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Drossinternets.lv continues to strengthen its operational framework through strategic partnerships and legal agreements that enhance its ability to combat illegal online content. The Latvian hotline has signed a formal Agreement with the State Police for the processing of CSAM reports, ensuring swift action against harmful content. Additionally, it has established a Memorandum of Understanding with ISPs to facilitate the timely take-down of CSAM when discovered. In a recent development, the hotline has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Latvia's Digital Services Coordinator - The Consumer Protection Centre - to cooperate in the submission of reports according to the DSA Trusted Flaggers programme, furthering its commitment to creating a safer online environment. These partnerships represent crucial steps in the hotline's ongoing mission to protect children online and respond effectively to digital threats. #drossinternets #LatvianSIC #hotlineofthemonth #memberhotline #globalnetwork #safeinternet

📅 SAVE THE DATE: 14-15 October 2025 The INHOPE Summit returns for its 8th edition, this year taking place in Washington D.C. Under the theme 'Connected Crime, Collective Action,' we will explore how child sexual abuse material (CSAM) is interconnected with other digitally facilitated crimes – and what it will take to disrupt these increasingly sophisticated criminal ecosystems. What to expect: 🔹 Day 1 (online & in person): Mapping the connections between CSAM, human trafficking, and terrorist & violent extremist content (TVEC). 🔹 Day 2 (in person only): Driving disruption through cooperation, technology, and joint response strategies. Criminal networks are evolving — and so must our collective response. Join leaders from tech, law enforcement, government, NGOs and academia to share strategies, spark collaboration and strengthen the global safety net for children. 🔗 Discover the Summit https://ow.ly/lI8j50VSAzc Thank you to our sponsors: Resolver Trust & Safety, Snap Inc., Tether.io #INHOPESummit2025 #Summit2025 #ConnectedCrimeCollectiveAction #event #networking #partnership #ChildSafety

What makes online gaming communities uniquely vulnerable – and how can platforms respond? Join us on May 21st to explore how the gaming industry is addressing child exploitation with cutting-edge safety practices and real-time intelligence strategies. 🎙️Guest: Diba Arjmandi, Roblox 🎙️Host: Danielle Williams, Resolver Trust & Safety Key takeaways will include: 🔹How gaming platforms can tailor detection systems to evolving risks 🔹Real-world examples of how intelligence informs product and policy changes 🔹The importance of industry expertise and cross-sector collaboration If you work in gaming safety, content moderation or policy development, this session is not to be missed. 📅 Secure your spot now: https://ow.ly/6bq850VNIOw #ExpertInsights2025 #Webinar #OnlineGaming #TrustAndSafety #ChildProtection #Roblox

Drossinternets.lv our hotline of the month, has developed an innovative self-help test to inform children about grooming risks! This essential tool, developed in cooperation with the State Police and Children Protection Centre, not only educates children aged 8-17 but also serves as a valuable data collection resource. Over a three-year period, 9,900 children have taken the test, revealing that 18% have experienced grooming attempts with requests to send self-generated nude pictures or videos. The tool has been translated into English and is accessible at https://ow.ly/JmIX50VG8ek Each year, the hotline organises an informative campaign through press conferences, interviews, and media articles to share the test results, highlighting the high latency of this type of crime - children often remain silent about grooming experiences. While police records show only around 100 cases per year, test results indicate approximately 2,000 children have reported being groomed. Learn more about this initiative: https://ow.ly/21oz50VG8ej #drossinternets #LatvianSIC #hotlineofthemonth #globalnetwork #safeinternet

French hotline, and INHOPE founding member Point de Contact has been appointed as a Trusted Flagger under the Digital Services Act (DSA). This designation marks an important milestone in its commitment to fighting cyber-violence and contributing to a safer digital space, in accordance with the requirements of the DSA (Digital Services Act) -https://ow.ly/owow50VKGGk As a trusted flagger, its take-down notifications will receive priority treatment, reinforcing its ability to protect Internet users from harmful content. This endorsement is part of a global strategy to enhance the responsiveness and impact of civil society in regulating online content. It testifies to the quality of its work and the reliability of its reporting system, which the NGO continues to consolidate every day. #hotline #TrustedFlagger #DSA

What does it really take to build proactive child protection strategies? In our latest webinar, Shaheen Eusebio Ladjouze from Resolver Trust & Safety and Alycia Little discussed how the child safety field is evolving, and how we ned to stay agile to evolve along with it. 📖 Read the full recap to explore key takeaways on prevention, standardisation, and collaboration - https://ow.ly/1ik950VOitB #expertinsights #webinar #resolver #partnership #onlinesafety

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Drossinternets.lv, founded in 2007 and a member of INHOPE since 2009, is our hotline of the month for May. The Latvian hotline stands at the forefront of combating illegal online content, with a special focus on fighting CSAM and educating society on the dangers of children disseminating self-generated CSAM and CSEM. Operated by the Latvian Internet Association, it forms an essential part of the Latvian Safer Internet Centre. The centre operates as a consortium of three partners: Latvian Internet Association (awareness and hotline), Children Protection Centre (helpline), and Local Governments Training Centre (training of trainers). Beyond its primary focus, the hotline receives reports on all types of online breaches and offers consultation to individuals facing problematic situations online, helping them protect themselves effectively. Find out more: https://ow.ly/EA9k50VG6Y1 #drossinternets #LatvianSIC #hotlineofthemonth #memberhotline #globalnetwork #safeinternet

How can online platforms strengthen their intelligence and detection efforts against child exploitation? On May 21st, we’re bringing together experts to discuss how risk signals, intelligence analysis, and proactive detection strategies can help protect children online. 🎙️Guest: Diba Arjmandi, Child Exploitation Intelligence Analyst Lead at Roblox 🎙️ Host: Danielle Williams, Lead Subject Matter Expert (Child Endangerment) at Resolver Trust & Safety Key takeaways will include: 🔹The role of intelligence analysis in detecting and preventing child exploitation 🔹How platforms can enhance risk signal detection 🔹Insights into collaborative efforts to improve child safety online If you work in trust & safety, policy, or child protection, this is a must-attend session! 📅 Register now: https://ow.ly/VsX750VLpp7 #ExpertInsights2025 #Webinar #TrustAndSafety #ChildProtection #Roblox

INHOPE's 2024 Annual Report reveals a dramatic shift in how child sexual abuse material (CSAM) is being distributed online. Forums have become the primary platform, rising from 8.79% to 61.07% of reports. New threats like "Invite Child Abuse Pyramid" sites and encrypted messaging platforms demand innovative responses. Discover how we're adapting to protect children from evolving digital threats. Download the report at https://ow.ly/zOka50VKhkW and be part of the solution. #ChildProtection #OnlineSafety #AnnualReport2024