Innovating to address streaming abuse — and our latest transparency report

Cloudflare's latest transparency report for the first half of 2025 highlights its ongoing efforts to manage legal requests and combat abuse, with a particular focus on unauthorized streaming and copyright infringement. As streaming abuse has become more sophisticated with the rise of AI tools, Cloudflare has partnered with rightsholders to improve detection and response processes, resulting in a significant increase in DMCA reports and actions taken against unauthorized streaming. In addition to enhancing technical tools to prevent such abuses, Cloudflare has also navigated the complex landscape of legally-mandated blocking, advocating for proportionate measures that protect user rights and avoid unnecessary overblocking. The company has complied with certain court orders by geoblocking access to infringing content in specific jurisdictions while maintaining a commitment to transparency and due process. Looking ahead, Cloudflare aims to continue collaborating with stakeholders to develop balanced strategies to curb online abuse, leveraging its transparency reports to communicate its principles and progress in this area.