ISPAI - Internet Service Providers Association of Ireland

ISPAI - Internet Service Providers Association of Ireland is rated 3 out of 5 in the category internet. Read and write reviews about ISPAI - Internet Service Providers Association of Ireland. ISPAI - Internet Service Providers Association of Ireland Limited - is the representative Association for Internet Service Providers offering access, hosting and eMail communications services within or from the Republic of Ireland. Since inception, ISPAI is the voice that represents the Irish ISP Industry at National, International and EU level and the forefront of Industry efforts to promote competition, innovation, self-regulation, public policy and the positive development of the Internet Industry. At present, the ISPAI, among other responsibilities, maintains a Code of Practice and Ethics recognised as a role model in the EU and operates a fully functioning and efficient Internet Hotline Service where the public could report suspected illegal content encountered on the Internet. ISPAI is a constituent of EuroISPA - the pan-European ISP Industry Association and is one of the founding members of INHOPE the International Association of Internet Hotline. The 2000-31-EC e-Commerce Directive provides ISPs with the “mere conduit” exemption from liability for illegal content on their systems, providing that on gaining knowledge of its existence they act expeditiously to remove it. ISPAI Hotline.ie plays a central role in this process, the “Notice and Takedown” (NTD) system, by providing a shared service to ISPs to fulfil the key requirements of NTD. Hotline.ie (1) provides an easily accessible place where the public may submit reports of suspected content. (2) Has trained Analysts to verify if the content is probably illegal and trace the source ISP. (3) Issues qualified notice to the ISP and Law Enforcement. This is especially important to allow ISPs deal swiftly with Child Sexual Abuse Material. Hotline.ie is covered by special agreement with Government and Garda to provide this essential service to the ISP Industry.