Case data sources and references
This system is for research and analysis purposes only. All case data presented in CaseLinker is publicly available information obtained from Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force (ICAC) press releases and National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) CyberTipline annual reports. This project is an independent research tool and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or associated with NCMEC, ICAC Task Force, or any law enforcement agency. The data has been processed and analyzed for research purposes to identify patterns and trends in case data. No sensitive or identifying information beyond what is publicly available has been included. CaseLinker data and APIs have been made publicly available to support research and analysis in child safety and exploitation prevention.
This project received a determination from the University of Massachusetts Amherst Human Research Protection Office (HRPO Determination #7668); this research does not contain private or identifiable information under federal regulations [45 CFR 46.102(f)(1), (2)]