Joel Scanlan
Associate professor and cybersecurity expert who co-leads the CSAM Deterrence Centre at the University of Tasmania and specialises in child sexual abuse material research and policy.
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Feb 9, 2026 • 22min
Violent clashes at Herzog protests + Pt 1: The platforms live-streaming abuse
Joel Scanlan, associate professor and cybersecurity expert who co-leads the CSAM Deterrence Centre, explains how mainstream platforms hide and enable child sexual abuse material. He discusses how livestreams and video calls are used for grooming and sextortion. He outlines law enforcement responses and why platforms resist safety tools, plus calls for stronger regulation and a duty of care.
