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Major VPN network to block 'despised and despicable' child sexual abuse material
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- ExpressVPN partnering with IWF to block CSAM content across its VPN network using domain-level controls.
- OpenBoundary is the new toolkit enabling network operators to block verified criminal domains safely without compromising privacy.
- The initiative stresses privacy, stating there is 'no broken encryption' and no 'traffic inspection' nor monitoring changes.
- IWF will grant ExpressVPN access to its datasets and technology to improve protection across the VPN network.
- The Not on My Network campaign frames CSAM blocking as a safety step compatible with privacy protections.
- ExpressVPN points to a broader push in 2025–26 due to age verification laws and potential VPN restrictions.
- ExpressVPN emphasizes the move is to protect children while preserving user privacy.
- The IWF is a CSAM watchdog that updates the domain list twice daily to avoid over-blocks.
- ExpressVPN's OpenSource approach invites verification from the wider tech community.
- Privacy advocates and VPNs have traditionally resisted domain blocking, making this a notable shift.
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