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Private Cloud Storage Scans and Law Enforcement Actions

The relationship between private cloud storage scans and law enforcement actions, including arrests and convictions, in cases involving child sexual abuse material (CSAM).

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Feb 5, 2026

Are there public cases documenting platform reports (e.g., NCMEC) leading to arrests based on private cloud storage content?

Public records and reporting do show cases in which electronic service providers’ automated or manual detection of child sexual abuse material (CSAM) in triggered disclosure to and then law enforcemen...