Child Pornography Prevention Act

The Child Pornography Prevention Act (CPPA) is a U.S. law enacted in 1996 aimed at preventing the creation, distribution, and possession of child pornography. It expands legal definitions to include not only actual images of minors but also computer-generated or manipulated images that appear to be children. The law emphasizes the seriousness of protecting children from exploitation and aims to deter offenders by imposing strict penalties. It also supports efforts to eliminate child pornography from the internet and enhance law enforcement's ability to prosecute such crimes.