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Electronic Service Providers (ESPs) Reporting Requirements

The federal law requiring electronic service providers to report apparent child sexual exploitation and related material to the NCMEC's CyberTipline.

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Feb 7, 2026

What does U.S. law require of online service providers regarding reporting of CSAM and user data disclosure to child-protection agencies?

federal law requires electronic communication and remote computing providers to report apparent child sexual abuse material () and related child-exploitation violations to the once the provider obtain...

Jan 30, 2026

What standards and quality controls do platforms use when submitting CyberTipline reports to NCMEC, and how do low-quality reports affect investigations?

Online platforms must follow statutory reporting rules and technical API schemas when submitting reports to the , and NCMEC applies processing steps — including bundling and analyst review — to manage...