Protecting Children In The Digital Age: Platform Policies Against CSAM
- IJLLR Journal
- Sep 12
- 1 min read
Shraddha Chatterjee, Trinity Institute of Innovation in Professional Studies, Affiliated to Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University
ABSTRACT
Digital technology's widespread use has drastically changed how people communicate with one another, but it has also put vulnerable populations, children in particular, at previously unheard-of risk. The proliferation of Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM), which has increased in volume and sophistication as a result of international internet platforms, anonymous networks, and sophisticated digital infrastructures, is one of the most urgent issues. Even though CSAM is illegal in many places, enforcement is still dispersed and hampered by international legal restrictions, encryption tools, and the proliferation of artificial intelligence-generated imagery. This study looks at the legislative reactions to CSAM on a national and international level, the regulatory obligations of digital platforms, and the significant problems brought about by technological advancement. It makes the case that protecting kids online necessitates a multifaceted strategy that includes platform accountability, legal harmonization, technological innovation, and educational programs.
