Internet Watch Foundation

This website is divided into nine areas.

 

 

This section 'How to use this site' provides visitors with a comprehensive guide to the overall site and each of the individual areas.

 

This can be reached from any page of the website by clicking on the 'Report Illegal Content Click Here' icon at the top right hand side of any page.

 

 

 

Reporting form
This area is not listed in the menu on the left hand side of the website as the other areas are, but you can reach the reporting form from any page of the website by clicking on the 'Report Illegal Content Click Here' icon at the top right hand side of any page and via the large red button in the centre of the home page.

 

The reporting area is a key part of the IWF website as it is where visitors can report content they have been inadvertently exposed to or seen on the internet, which they believe to be potentially illegal.

 

This is the IWF 'hotline' service. Operating this hotline for the public is a core function of the IWF.

 

For a description of the potentially illegal content you can report click here. You can only report content that falls into one of these categories.

 

In this area there is a step-by-step guide on how to complete the form, which is all done online. We ask that all reports are submitted via this online form. This allows us to capture all the necessary information required for us to assess the complaint effectively. This means that we are unable to accept reports  or complaints by email or telephone.

 

Visitors can submit reports regarding potentially illegal content from websites, emails, news groups and other similar online areas.

 

When completing a report visitors have the option to provide their details or report anonymously.

 

To find out what happens to your report click here.

 

In this area we also list 'Known Issues' to alert reporters about emails and websites we have already been notified of. This means they do not need to submit a report as we have already followed an appropriate course of action relating to these complaints.

 

Public Area
This area is for the general public to gain further general information about the Internet Watch Foundation. 

From here, you can access background information on regulation of the internet and how the IWF came into being, a description of our role and remit, a summary of relevant laws, some information about the Hotline; what it does and how it operates.

 

There is a section on how to protect yourself online with links to other relevant organisations that provide best practice recommendations. There is information on filtering options, an overview of website rating and the Internet Content Rating Association (ICRA), IWF success stories and  information on public campaigns as well as an option to provide us with feedback on the website itself.  

 

Media Centre
This area is designed to be a source of relevant information for journalists and other individuals and organisations working in areas of the Media, Marketing and Public Relations and who have an interest in the IWF. You can access press releases, news items, IWF personnel biographies, significant trends and data, information about campaigns and events and you can sign up for the monthly e-newsletter.

 

This area is designed to provide information about how the IWF is structured and governed.

 

From here you can access information on: IWF organisational structure, day to day operations, how we are funded, who we work in partnership with, the Code of Practice we adhere to, our Governing Board and related policies and documents.

 

Police & Law
This area provides visitors with specific information regarding our relationships with the UK police services and other law enforcement agencies we work with. It also provides information on  laws and legislation relevant to IWF remit.

Government
This area provides visitors with information on how the IWF works with UK Government including the departments, agencies and politicians we regularly liaise with. Additionally we hope this area acts as a source of information for national and local government on matters relating to our remit and of interest to constituents.

 

This area is designed to provide visitors with information regarding our funding members.

In addition to a full list of member companies, you can access  an overview of membership benefits.

This area includes a password protected section for our funders to receive and access relevant information.

 

This area provides information about our charitable status.

There is also a donation form where members of the public can make donations to the charity.