Possessing or accessing child pornography is a serious criminal offense. It involves the possession or viewing of any material, whether visual or written, depicting minors engaging in explicit sexual activities. In most jurisdictions, possession or accessing of child pornography is illegal and punishable by imprisonment and/or substantial fines. There are two types of possessing or accessing child pornography. The first is possession, which is the knowing acquisition, possession, or control of any material depicting minors engaging in sexual activities. This includes any digital files, images, videos, or printed materials. The second is accessing, which is the viewing, downloading, or streaming of any material depicting minors engaging in sexual activities. This includes any material found on websites, peer-to-peer networks, or other digital sources. Anyone found guilty of possessing or accessing child pornography can face serious legal consequences, including large fines, the seizure of any materials used in the crime, and potential jail time.