Trusted flaggers
Article 22 of the Digital Services Act mandates that providers of online platforms shall take the necessary measures to ensure that the notices submitted by trusted flaggers acting within their designated area of expertise, are given priority and processed and decided upon without undue delay.
To be awarded the status of Trusted Flagger, an applicant must satisfy a number of conditions set out in Article 22. An applicant must demonstrate:
- they have particular expertise and competence for the purposes of detecting, identifying and notifying illegal content;
- they are independent from any provider of online platforms; and,
- they carry out their activities for the purposes of submitting notices diligently, accurately and objectively.
Application
Entities which are established in Ireland may apply to us to be awarded Trusted Flagger status, provided they meet the conditions set out in Article 22 of the Digital Services Act. Trusted Flagger status cannot be awarded to individuals.
Trusted flaggers may be:
- Non-regulatory public entities
- Industry federations and trade associations
- NGOs
- Members of established fact-checkers networks
- Trade unions
- Private or semi-public bodies
- Networks
If you would like to apply for Trusted Flagger status or if you have any queries in relation to the application process, please email [email protected].
Accredited Trusted Flaggers
The Central Bank of Ireland (CBI)
The award is granted for a period of three years, from 2 April 2025 to 2 April 2028. The Central Bank of Ireland’s area of expertise is financial fraud and scams, including the provision and/or offer of financial services without authorisation.
Irish Music Rights Organisation (IMRO)
The award is granted for a period of three years, from 28 May 2026 to 28 May 2029. Irish Music Rights Organisation’s area of expertise is intellectual property copyright, specifically music and lyrical copyright.
Irish Internet Hotline (IIH)
The award is granted for a period of three years, from 11 June 2026 to 11 June 2029. Irish Internet Hotline’s areas of expertise are Child Sexual Abuse Material, non-consensual intimate image sharing, racism and xenophobia, financial scams and fraud.
Jewish Representative Council of Ireland (JRCI)
The award is granted for a period of three years, from 11 June 2026 to 11 June 2029. Jewish Representative Council’s area of expertise is illegal antisemitic material.
