New online reporting facility aims to combat online abuse
In a bid to combat online abuse, An Garda Síochána and Hotline.ie have created an online reporting facility for people who are victims of intimate image abuse.
Since their inception in 1999, Hotline.ie has been working to reduce the prevalence of illegal content online whilst breaking the cycle of abuse, exploitation and contributing to the prevention of repeat-victimisation.
Hotline.ie's work specifically relates to illegal online content:
- online child sexual abuse material
- activities relating to online child sexual exploitation
- intimate image abuse (intimate images and videos shared online without the person's consent)
You can securely, confidentially and anonymously report suspected illegal content encountered online to Hotline.ie.
Each report made is assessed by Hotline.ie's world-class analysts against rigorous standards and by reference to Irish law. When content is classified as contrary to Irish law, action will be taken.