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EU Urged to Fast-Track Child Abuse Regulation Amid 28% Surge

10/9/2025

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Summary

Story summary

The Internet Watch Foundation (IWF) urges EU lawmakers to expedite the Child Sexual Abuse Regulation.
They cite a 28% rise in EU-traced child sexual abuse webpages in 2024.
IWF's new paper outlines detection methods for child sexual abuse material on end-to-end encrypted platforms without compromising privacy.
EU's ePrivacy derogation expires April 2026; the European Association of Communications Agencies launched #Campaign4Good.

History

Historical Context

The Child Protection Act of 1978 emerged in response to a 25% rise in child abuse cases during the 1970s in the U.S., building on earlier legislation like the 1974 Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act. Today, the Internet Watch Foundation's call for EU regulations highlights ongoing global concerns, as reports indicate a 28% increase in EU-traced child sexual abuse webpages in 2024.

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Story summary

The Internet Watch Foundation (IWF) urges EU lawmakers to expedite the Child Sexual Abuse Regulation.
They cite a 28% rise in EU-traced child sexual abuse webpages in 2024.
IWF's new paper outlines detection methods for child sexual abuse material on end-to-end encrypted platforms without compromising privacy.
EU's ePrivacy derogation expires April 2026; the European Association of Communications Agencies launched #Campaign4Good.

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