FAQs

  • Mar062023
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    How does GIFCT define terrorism and violent extremism?

    Our goal is to prevent terrorist and violent extremist exploitation of digital platforms. Recognizing there is no universally agreed-upon definition…

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  • Jan262022
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    What is the hash-sharing database?

    The GIFCT hash-sharing database is the safe and secure industry database of “perceptual hashes” of known terrorist content as defined…

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  • Jan262022
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    Do governments have access to the database?

    No. Only tech companies have access to the hash-sharing database. Content found by a member company is “hashed” in its…

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  • Jan262022
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    What is the Incident Response Framework?

    GIFCT’s Incident Response Framework guides how GIFCT and members respond to a mass violent incident, streamlining how members can communicate…

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  • Oct162020
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    What is the Content Incident Protocol?

    The Content Incident Protocol (CIP) is the highest level of our Incident Response Framework and is activated when the perpetrators…

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  • Oct162020
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    What is the Christchurch Call?

    The Christchurch Call is a set of commitments supported by tech companies (including many GIFCT members) and over 50 governments…

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  • Jan262022
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    What is GIFCT’s governance structure?

    GIFCT’s Interim Executive Director Naureen Chowdhury Fink and the team of experts pursuing our programming, technological, and strategic initiatives lead…

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  • Jan262022
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    How is GIFCT funded?

    GIFCT’s member companies provide financial contributions to fund GIFCT’s operations. Our four founding member companies and Operating Board members have…

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  • Jan262022
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    How does GIFCT involve civil society?

    GIFCT believes that solutions developed to prevent terrorist and violent extremist exploitation of digital platforms can only work if they…

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  • Jan262022
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    How does GIFCT work with governments?

    GIFCT regularly engages governments that are part of the Freedom Online Coalition based on a shared interest to prevent terrorist…

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