Guidance

Child abuse image database

This database has been developed to help investigate online child sexual abuse offenders and protect the victims of abuse.

• From: Home Office
• Published: 16 November 2015
• Last updated: 15 June 2026
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  1. 15 June 2026

     Added the child abuse image database (CAID): privacy notice.

  2. 15 May 2024

     Replaced the CAID brochure.

  3. 22 December 2023

     Added privacy notices for the child abuse image database and OCSAE Innovation Lab.

  4. 7 June 2018

     Updated the document with a new version.

  5. 16 November 2015

     First published.

Documents

Child abuse image database (CAID) (accessible)

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The child abuse image database (CAID)

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Child abuse image database (CAID): privacy notice

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Online child sexual abuse and exploitation (OCSAE) innovation lab: privacy notice

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Details

The child abuse image database (CAID) contributes to the fight against online child sexual exploitation and abuse. It was announced at the #WeProtect summit in 2014.