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A day in the life of Tamsin, our Hotline Manager

A day in the life of Tamsin, our Hotline Manager

In her own words, Tamsin tells us what it’s like to be on the frontline of the fight against online child sexual abuse in the first part of our new blog series 'A day in the Life of...'

4 October 2022 Blog
New episode of Pixels from a Crime Scene Podcast

New episode of Pixels from a Crime Scene Podcast

It can happen in any home

3 September 2022 Blog
3 Ways you can help to protect children online

3 Ways you can help to protect children online

Natterhub's Caroline Allams offers practical tips for parents and carers

9 August 2022 Blog
Encryption Vs. Privacy: In Conversation with Professor Hany Farid

Encryption Vs. Privacy: In Conversation with Professor Hany Farid

Speaking exclusively to the IWF as part of its new podcast series, Prof Farid, said children are facing dangers online, and that politicians need to step in to make sure tech companies are incentivised to bring in better child protection measures.

31 July 2022 Blog
IWF’s Dan Sexton explains vital role new European proposal could have in preventing the widespread sexual abuse, rape, and sexual torture of child victims online

IWF’s Dan Sexton explains vital role new European proposal could have in preventing the widespread sexual abuse, rape, and sexual torture of child victims online

Dan explains the vital role the proposal could have in preventing the widespread sexual abuse, rape, and sexual torture of child victims online

1 June 2022 Blog
IWF calls for changes to Bill to ensure it does not disrupt current mechanisms for stopping child sexual abuse on the internet

IWF calls for changes to Bill to ensure it does not disrupt current mechanisms for stopping child sexual abuse on the internet

Today (May 24), the Online Safety Bill begins its next stage as MPs begin the line-by-line scrutiny of the legislation.

24 May 2022 Blog
Not all Encryption is the same: social media is not ready for End-to-End Encryption

Not all Encryption is the same: social media is not ready for End-to-End Encryption

IWF CTO Dan Sexton explains the differences in the technology behind the debate.

14 March 2022 Blog
A day in the life of the IWF’s child abuse image taskforce

A day in the life of the IWF’s child abuse image taskforce

They know they are about to witness some of the most upsetting things ever uploaded onto the internet.

16 February 2022 Blog
Abuse material would cause 'untold damage', staying online for many years if it wasn’t for the IWF, Peer warns

Abuse material would cause 'untold damage', staying online for many years if it wasn’t for the IWF, Peer warns

Speaking in the Lords, several Peers highlight the crucial work of the IWF and call for action from the Government to provide age-appropriate online safety advice.

25 January 2022 Blog
‘Ofcom and Government should not reinvent the wheel’ - IWF stands ready to help regulator stamp out online child sexual abuse material

‘Ofcom and Government should not reinvent the wheel’ - IWF stands ready to help regulator stamp out online child sexual abuse material

This week, the Joint Committee published its comprehensive report on the Draft Online Safety Bill.

17 December 2021 Blog
‘It’s a window into the child’s abuse. Thank goodness there is a stop button for us.’ A day in the life of an IWF analyst

‘It’s a window into the child’s abuse. Thank goodness there is a stop button for us.’ A day in the life of an IWF analyst

'Lillian' said the task can be immensely challenging, but is ultimately very rewarding.

28 October 2021 Blog
IWF 'heroes' step up to tackle 5K challenge

IWF 'heroes' step up to tackle 5K challenge

Members of the public can help us raise money to help our mission to keep children safe online and protect victims of abuse

30 April 2021 Blog