see linked post. I believe this would count as one of the examples given in the federation policy https://lemm.ee/post/401063 :

An instance which is knowingly spreading CSAM into the federated network

  • Aiastarei@lemmy.world
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    1 year ago

    Medias are only hosted by the instance from which the poster is, specifically for this reason. So if someone spreads CSAM on another instance into yours, the only mirrored content is textual but not the offending material

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      1 year ago

      Ahh ok, thanks for the clarification. As i say wasnt sure, but thought worth mentioning in case.