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Online child exploitation reporting

The process of reporting and analyzing online child sexual exploitation through the CyberTipline and other means.

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Jan 23, 2026
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How does the NCMEC CyberTipline process and prioritize reports it receives from platforms?

The operated by the is a ly mandated clearinghouse where electronic service providers (ESPs) and the public submit reports of suspected ; NCMEC then analyzes, labels, de-duplicates and routes those re...

Jan 18, 2026
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How have courts treated provider‑initiated scans for CSAM under the Fourth Amendment and what changes are pending?

Federal courts have largely allowed private, provider‑initiated automated scans for child sexual abuse material (CSAM) to proceed without a warrant under the “private search” doctrine, but recent appe...