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Hotline.ie is run as a service of the Internet Service Providers Association of Ireland (ISPAI), a not-for-profit limited company, established in 1998 by internet service providers operating in the Republic of Ireland. When the Hotline receives a report it follows a procedure which has been agreed with the Office for Internet Safety (OIS), An Garda Síochána and with the Internet Service Providers.
Hotline.ie provides assistance to An Garda Síochána by filtering reports to determine what is probably illegal and is also located in Ireland or has an Irish dimension. This assists the Gardaí to dedicate their specialist resources to pursuing investigations within the jurisdiction by not having to deal with the majority of reports that do not contain illegal content or relate to material held in other jurisdictions.
The Hotline addresses the issue of responding to reported content that is outside the Irish jurisdiction through membership of the INHOPE Association and cooperation with An Garda Síochána. INHOPE (The Association of Internet Hotline Providers) facilitates and co-ordinates the work of hotlines in responding to illegal use and content on the Internet. It facilitates good working relationships between hotlines and the exchange of reports by ensuring trust built on a rigorous hotline approval process. Hotline.ie is a founding member of INHOPE. The ISPAI is completely funded by the industry on a cost-sharing basis. A General Manager, who is an employee of the ISPAI, manages the administrative, financial and operational functions of the Hotline. The Hotline General Manager reports to the ISPAI Board of Directors.
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