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TikTok supports INHOPE in the fight against CSAM
Standing firm against violence both online and off - TikTok supports INHOPE in the fight against Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM).
Safety is paramount to online platforms and INHOPE is thrilled to announce a new cooperative partnership with TikTok to support the fight against CSAM online. TikTok has millions of users worldwide, making it one of the most popular online platforms, and defining the way people share content and communicate with each other. As part of their continuing efforts at strengthening privacy and safety for youth on TikTok, they will be joining the ranks of INHOPE supporters starting from Feb 9th.
"At TikTok, we are focused on providing our community with a joyful, creative, and, above all, safe experience. One essential part of our work to create a safe environment involves industry collaboration. Partnerships allow us to listen to honest feedback, enabling us to improve, share best practices, and monitor emerging developments. We know there is no finish line when it comes to online safety and we look forward to partnering with INHOPE as we continue on our shared journey to end online child sexual abuse."
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Alexandra Evans, Head of Child Safety Public Policy, Europe, TikTok
By establishing a cooperative partnership with INHOPE, TikTok joins companies like Google, Facebook, and Twitter, to directly support INHOPE’s work in Technology development, Network expansion, Capacity building, training, knowledge sharing, and Political/legislative engagement.
“Safety is essential to online platforms and we are looking forward to exploring new ways to keep people safe online with the TikTok team.”
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Denton Howard, Executive Director, INHOPE.
INHOPE and TikTok are excited to work together to drive forward the message that safety is paramount while encouraging community and engagement.
About INHOPE:
INHOPE is the global network combatting online Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM). The Network consists of 47 hotlines in 43 countries that provide the public with a way to anonymously report illegal content online with a focus on CSAM. INHOPE is based in the Netherlands and our member Hotlines operate in all EU member states, Russia, South Africa, North & South America, Asia, Australia and New Zealand. In a borderless digital world, CSAM has global consequences. As CSAM increases, so do our efforts and those of our partners to combat it, aided by funding from the European Commission under the Better Internet for Kids Programme.
Join us in the fight!
About TikTok:
TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. Our mission is to inspire and enrich people’s lives by offering a home for creative expression and an experience that is genuine, joyful, and positive. TikTokhas global offices including Los Angeles, New York, London, Paris, Berlin, Dubai, Mumbai, Singapore, Jakarta, Seoul, and Tokyo. www.tiktok.com.
Photo by INHOPE, TikTok
INHOPE and TikTok are excited to work together to drive forward the message that safety is paramount while encouraging community and engagement.
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