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NGO sounds alarm as online child sexual abuse material surges in France

NGO sounds alarm as online child sexual abuse material surges in France

Summary

A charity group called Cameleon warns that France and other parts of Europe are hosting more online child sexual abuse material (CSAM). In two years, French internet servers increased from 1% to 7% in the number of web addresses linked to this illegal content, making France the fifth-largest host worldwide.

Key Facts

  • Every second, two pieces of child sexual abuse material are shared online.
  • The NGO Cameleon focuses on fighting sexual violence against children and teens.
  • France’s share of web addresses hosting child sexual abuse material grew from 1% two years ago to 7% last year.
  • France ranks fifth in the world for hosting such content, after Bulgaria, the United States, the Netherlands, and Romania.
  • The rise in hosting illegal content highlights concerns about online safety in Europe.
  • Cameleon publicly criticized France and Europe for becoming a center for this harmful material.
  • Authorities in France have been actively arresting people involved in sharing illegal content.
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