The social networking app Hornet has partnered with the Internet Watch Foundation (IWF), giving it access to specialist expertise and intelligence in the fight against child sexual abuse material online.
With more than 100 million users worldwide, Hornet is one of the biggest social networking platforms for gay, bi, trans and queer men and it prioritises the creation of a safe environment for its users.
Through this new collaboration, Hornet is reinforcing existing measures to strengthen its trust and safety framework and address evolving online threats. Its membership of the IWF will help strengthen global efforts to protect children from harm and prevent the spread of child sexual abuse material online.
Hornet will now be granted use of IWF services such as the Image Hash and Keywords Lists, tools which help organisations identify confirmed child sexual abuse images and videos quickly and safely. This strengthens content moderation processes and prevents illegal material from being uploaded, shared or distributed through their platforms.
Christof Wittig, Founder and CEO of Hornet, said: “Joining the IWF reflects Hornet's ongoing commitment to keeping our community safe and helping combat the spread of child sexual abuse material online. We're proud to work alongside the IWF and other organisations in a collective effort to make the internet a safer place."
Kerry Smith, Chief Executive Officer of the Internet Watch Foundation, said: “Tackling child sexual abuse online requires organisations to work together worldwide, combining expertise, intelligence and a shared determination to make a difference.
“We’re delighted to welcome Hornet into IWF membership. By joining forces with us, they help extend our impact, strengthening protections for children and driving meaningful change in the fight against this horrific abuse.”
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