factually
Index/Topics/CyberTipline Reports and CSAM

CyberTipline Reports and CSAM

The process of reporting and investigating suspected child sexual abuse material (CSAM) through the CyberTipline, including the role of NCMEC, law enforcement, and tech companies.

Fact-Checks

2 results
Jan 19, 2026
Most Viewed

Why would snapchat ban a user who reported CSAM they received in chat? Would they be added to a NCMEC report?

Platforms like Snapchat are legally required and contractually committed to escalate suspected child sexual abuse material (CSAM) to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC), but...

Jan 14, 2026

How do CyberTipline reports from tech companies feed into federal CSAM investigations and prosecutions?

CyberTipline reports are the legal and operational bridge between online platforms and law enforcement: U.S. providers must report suspected child sexual abuse material (CSAM) to NCMEC’s CyberTipline,...