About the Hotline

About the Hotline

Since 2015, APLE Cambodia, in partnership with the INHOPE Association, a leading global network of 54 internet hotlines across 50 countries, has established and operated a dedicated hotline. The hotline is closely linked to law enforcement, internet/ electronic service  providers, and other hotlines around the world, which enables the possibility for timely notice and takedown of images containing illegal and abusive content of children. 

The Internet Hotline Role

CSAM Removal

Providing a safe platform for reporting CSAM and leveraging the network for fast identification and removal of illegal online content

Public Awareness

Encouraging public reporting through awareness campaigns and anonymous reporting mechanisms

Focused Training

Offering specialized training and knowledge exchange to enhance hotline operational effectiveness

Collaboration

Strengthening partnerships across law enforcement, tech industry, and government for a unified CSAM response

How the Hotline Operates

Anonymous Reporting

Individuals and the public can anonymously report suspected illegal or harmful content, especially CSAM, to the hotline, ensuring reporter privacy.

Content Analysis

Our trained analysts review and classify the reported content based on their country's legality criteria and document their assessment for further action.

Notice & Takedown

The hotline notifies the appropriate ISP or hosting provider to remove confirmed illegal content, and, if necessary, reports to law enforcement for further action.

CASE STUDY

How an Anonymous Tip Led to Global Impact

In 2020, an anonymous report was submitted to the INHOPE hotline regarding a website hosting multiple instances of CSAM. Within hours, the hotline’s analysts verified the illegal content and swiftly coordinated with the website’s hosting provider and national law enforcement. Thanks to the hotline’s rapid response and collaboration with the global network, the content was removed within a day, and an investigation was launched to track down the perpetrators.

reporting to inhope hotlines

How to send your report to INHOPE Hotlines

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, you can report suspected illegal content, especially CSAM, anonymously. Your privacy and safety are a priority.

Report any online material you suspect to be Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM) or related to child sexual exploitation.

Our trained analysts review your report. If the content is illegal, they work with ISPs, hosting providers, and law enforcement to remove it and take further action if needed.

A Notice and Takedown order is a procedure for asking a Hosting Provider (HP) or search engine to immediately remove or disable access to illegal, irrelevant or outdated information hosted on their
services.

Absolutely. Each report contributes to identifying and removing CSAM from the internet, protecting children from continued exploitation and helping law enforcement catch perpetrators.

The INHOPE hotline acts swiftly upon receiving a report, with trained analysts reviewing content as quickly as possible to initiate the notice and takedown process for illegal material.

Content (CSAM) removed is the time stamp recorded on ICCAM when a hotline confirms that the instance of the image and/or video has been removed from the internet.