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Together against illegal content online!<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Users may come across content on the internet <\/strong>that is problematic for children. This includes pornography<\/strong>, depictions of abuse<\/strong>, violence <\/strong>and hate speech<\/strong>. Much <\/strong>of this content is not only disturbing for young people, it can even be a criminal offence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The operators of the internet-beschwerdestelle.de portal work with partners and authorities worldwide to ensure that illegal content is removed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Have you seen problematic or illegal content online?<\/strong> You can report it quickly and easily<\/strong> using our online forms. Our experts examine each report individually and take further steps in the case of illegal content – confidentially and free of charge. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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How to submit your complaint<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Where did you find the content you want to report?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Click on the relevant category<\/strong> to access the corresponding complaint form<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Further information on the complaints process and the individual categories can be found here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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“DOs and DON’Ts” when encountering CSAM online<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The creation, possession and dissemination of images of abuse are punishable under the German Criminal Code<\/strong>. This also applies to attempts to preserve evidence by private individuals<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, you can help to ensure that action is taken against depictions of abuse. In our concise factsheet<\/a>, we explain what you can do and what you should bear in mind. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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About us<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The portal www.internet-beschwerdestelle.de<\/em> is a joint initiative of the Freiwillige Selbstkontrolle Multimedia-Diensteanbieter (FSM e.V.) and eco – Verband der Internetwirtschaft e.V. Both organisations have their own hotlines and divide the reports received via this site according to their specific remits<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As part of the German Safer Internet Centre, the work of eco and FSM is co-financed by the European Union through the Digital Europe Programme.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Complaints Procedure<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

More information on how a complaint is processed can be found in the Rules of Procedure<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Data Protection Guidelines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Information on the recording and use of personal data can be found here: Data Protection Guidelines<\/a>. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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