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Last week, bipartisan legislation aimed at strengthening how law enforcement investigates child sexual exploitation took an important step forward in the U.S. Senate. The Safe Cloud Storage Act, championed by Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Marsha Blackburn (R-TN), passed unanimously out of the Senate Judiciary Committee. This bill would modernize legal protections for secure cloud-based evidence storage, giving investigators better tools to pursue predators and protect children online.

At Child Rescue Coalition, we believe that innovation and collaboration are essential in the fight against child exploitation. In today’s digital world, cloud storage plays a critical role in how evidence is collected, preserved, and shared responsibly by law enforcement. Without clear legal safeguards for secure storage and transmission of child sexual abuse material (CSAM), investigations can be delayed and lives remain at risk.

The landscape of child exploitation has changed dramatically with advancing technologies. Digital evidence now makes up the majority of material investigators must manage, analyze, and present in court. But outdated policies around cloud storage can slow crucial work and create barriers for agencies trying to bring offenders to justice.

That’s why the Safe Cloud Storage Act is so important: it provides law enforcement-approved service providers with limited liability protections when they securely store and transfer CSAM in the cloud. This update gives investigators the confidence and clarity they need to work quickly and securely, ultimately helping them identify victims sooner and prosecute offenders more effectively.

Greg Schiller, CEO of Child Rescue Coalition, shared our organization’s perspective on the bill:

“At Child Rescue Coalition, our innovative technology empowers law enforcement to identify and arrest child predators faster and more effectively. The SCSA strengthens and modernizes how law enforcement can securely store, share, and interact with CSAM, accelerating the identification of offenders and the rescue of victims. This bill reinforces trust, accountability, and innovation, ensuring critical safeguards evolve alongside the technology law enforcement relies on every day to protect children.”.

This quote reflects our mission: to give agencies around the world cutting edge technology and training to help them stop predators and save lives. The Safe Cloud Storage Act aligns with that mission by removing legal uncertainty and enhancing investigators’ ability to process digital evidence responsibly and efficiently.

While the Act still needs to pass the full Senate and House before becoming law, its bipartisan support is a clear sign that lawmakers from both sides recognize the urgency of updating laws to match the realities of online exploitation.

We at Child Rescue Coalition are proud to stand with this effort, and we’ll continue advocating for smart policies that support law enforcement, protect children, and foster innovation in the fight against exploitation. Join the fight and check out our Action Plan.

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