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CSAM Detection and Prosecution

Prosecution of users who viewed CSAM, including methods of detection and evidentiary challenges

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Jan 9, 2026
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how is csam downloading detected and is it always pursued

Detection of CSAM downloading on platforms relies predominantly on automated matching and content analysis: companies use hashing systems to flag known files and machine-learning tools to surface nove...

Jan 10, 2026

Can accessing CSAM in a private chat or ephemeral message lead to prosecution?

Accessing or receiving child sexual abuse material (CSAM) in a private chat or ephemeral message can lead to prosecution: federal statutes criminalize possession and distribution of CSAM (including so...

Jan 7, 2026

Do police use sting operations or forensic guidelines to identify users who only viewed CSAM?

Police and prosecutors primarily rely on automated detection, forensic hashing, industry reports to NCMEC, and device-forensics to identify people connected to CSAM, with clear forensic pathways when ...

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