Protecting Children from Online Sexual Abuse: New Rules for Internet Platforms
This act aims to strengthen the protection of children from online sexual abuse. It amends existing laws to facilitate the prosecution of offenders and increase the accountability of internet companies, while clarifying that the use of encryption alone is not a basis for liability. It also updates legal terminology, replacing "child pornography" with "child sexual abuse material."
Key points
Internet companies can be held accountable for content related to child sexual abuse, even if previously protected by law.
The act clarifies that the mere use of encryption (e.g., full end-to-end encryption) is not a basis for accusing a company of child sexual abuse offenses.
Across federal legislation, the term "child pornography" is replaced with "child sexual abuse material" to better reflect the nature of the crime.
The preservation period for reported child exploitation materials is extended from 90 days to 1 year, with the possibility of longer retention to combat crime.
The CyberTipline reporting system is modernized to allow for more detailed information about victims and perpetrators, and to enable data sharing with non-profit organizations to prevent child exploitation.
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