Request for removal of sexual images that have been spread against one's will
Regarding sexual images and videos that have been illegally uploaded and spread, we receive many requests from people seeking advice saying, "Searching the Internet for images and videos on my own is extremely mentally distressing. Is there anything that can be done?"
As part of its support for victims and their families, PAPUS has been providing support since December 2017, immediately after experiencing digital sexual violence, to help victims request the deletion of sexual images and videos that have been spread online without them having to search for them themselves (an act that can itself lead to secondary victimization).
If the client wishes, we also provide support regarding criminal charges. Because sexual images and videos are spread globally via the Internet, we also work with international private organizations (such as overseas NGOs and pro bono lawyers) to provide relief to victims across borders.
The process for requesting deletion by Pappus
Basically, you can use the service for free.
You will meet with Papus and together we will determine the best course of action.
Female staff make regular rounds.
When you make a deletion request, we automatically preserve the evidence.
We will make a deletion request in the local language to the site administrator or server operator.
The AI (machine learning) will learn the results of staff deletion requests.
The AI patrols the site 24 hours a day to find whether the image in question has been uploaded.
ご面談・ご面接について
The circumstances and relationships of the people who come to us for advice are all different, and so are the difficulties they face as digital tattoos. Many people worry that their school or acquaintances will find out and it will be difficult for them to attend. Therefore, in addition to the initial worries, we will also consider these issues together.
Another characteristic of digital sexual violence is that many victims suffer from mental health issues due to the constant fear that someone is viewing sexually explicit images of them.
It is very important not to keep it to yourself and to share your worries.
Interviews are held in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo or via Zoom (online).
About the Pappus Removal Request System
2023年度の削除要請件数は16,526件で、内訳は削除済「9,367件」（56.7％）、一部削除「733件」（4.4％）、現存「6,360件」（38.5％）、保留「59件」（0.36％）継続中は「7件」（0.04％）でした。
ぱっぷすの強みは協働※です。AV出演被害など、削除要請を第三者に依頼しても消えなかった方の対応が多いことから削除率は約6割となっています。児童ポルノ・リベンジポルノなどであれば高い確率で削除されています。海外のNPO・NGO・海外の地域のプロボノ弁護士と連携しながら対応していきます。
対応しにくい海外サイトに対して、個別に英語で削除要請をしています。具体的には、繰り返し削除要請を行っても削除されなかったホスティングサーバーに対して、複数の相談者が意に反した性的画像記録が載せられていることを海外のホスティングサーバーに通知文を送ることで、サイトごと停止に追い込むことができたケースもあります。
※協働とは、それぞれの主体性や自発性を発揮しながら、お互いの立場や特性を認識・尊重しながら、共通の目的を達成するために協力・協調することを指します。
About the Pappus Removal Request System
ぱっぷすでは、削除要請などを通じて得た加害者の実態について分析し、必要な法整備を政府や立法府に提言活動をしています。2022年6月 AV出演被害防止救済法の成立に関わりました。2023年7月には、性暴力被害の実態に即した刑法性犯罪改正を求める「刑法改正市民プロジェクト」を通じて、性的姿態等撮影罪・映像送信要求罪の成立について関わることができました。
ぱっぷすと同じ価値観を有する海外の団体とも連携し、ポルノ動画投稿プラットフォームの責任の所在を明らかにしています。
2022年5月 衆議院厚生労働委員会参考人
About the Pappus Removal Request System
In 2019, Pappus received funding from the Mitsubishi Foundation, a public interest incorporated foundation, to develop a system for requesting the removal of sexual images that have been spread against the individual's will. The system aims to quickly find sexual images that have been spread on the internet against the individual's will and to request their removal. It also takes measures to prevent future spread. Currently, the system is being used in actual consultation and support activities, utilizing the latest AI technology (facial recognition technology).
Step 1
Using a system developed for removal request staff, we extract images and videos of clients from web pages that contain them. This is done not by analyzing HTML code, but by using a tool called Selenium Webdriver and Chrome DevTools Protocol to monitor the network traffic of web pages and extract images and videos accurately and without omissions.
The photo is for illustrative purposes only.
Step 2
We have a database of 17,000 domains of pornographic video posting sites that we have requested to be taken down. We use this database to confirm the most effective method of removal and then make the request. From the results of past removal requests, we can know in advance whether the site will comply with the removal request. For sites that do not comply with the removal request, we work with overseas hotline centers and pro bono law firms to remove them.
ステップ３
児童ポルノ・リベンジポルノ・AV出演被害や盗撮などに対応するため、それぞれの通知文のひな型を作成しています。まず、ステップ1で削除したい画像や動画のURLを追加し、それが通知文に自動的に組み込まれます。通知先がメールであれば、送信ボタンを押すだけで簡単に送信できます。もし、問い合わせフォームに入力が必要な場合は、必要な情報をコピーして貼り付け、送信します。
送信後、AI（機械学習）がどの画像や動画の削除要請を行ったかを学習します。削除要請を繰り返すことで、AIが対象となる画像を自動的に見つけられるようになり、効率的に削除依頼ができるようになります。
AI (machine learning search)
In order to reduce the burden on staff in charge of deletion requests and to respond efficiently to the increasing number of inquiries to Pappus, we have previously used a unique model using CNN (convolutional neural network) to identify images of victims. However, there were limitations to the accuracy, so we are now adopting new models ( RetinaFace and other lightweight models) to improve the accuracy of facial recognition in particular. With this, we have added a function to adjust the angle of the face, and we are currently developing a system to check whether the detected face is a victim or not against the face database of the person who made the inquiry.
Step 4
Using the TensorFlow and OpenCV image detection libraries, we leverage pre-trained models to find and extract features from images. If the face is angled, we correct the face so that it faces forward, resulting in more accurate detection.
This is a photo of the staff prepared for the sample.
Step 5
In the case on the right, only 25 images are registered, so the victim's images are randomly divided and registered, increasing the number by 30.
After that, we train the model using convolutional neural network techniques, such as using Tensorflow's Keras neural network library ( https://keras.io/ ).
By using the trained model to judge images, it is possible to find undiscovered images that have not yet been found or visually inspected by staff.
To assess images using machine learning, we use servers equipped with CPUs and GPUs that are optimal for deep learning, accelerating processing speeds.
Step 6
The system will crawl the web to search for pages that contain the image. If it finds one, it will notify staff. If machine learning is able to determine with 95% certainty that the image is the one in question, it will be highlighted in pink. Pappus staff will then request the image to be removed (step 3).
サンプル用に用意したスタッフの写真です
ステップ７
ぱっぷすの削除要請では、スタッフは相談者と密に連絡を取り対応しています。
削除要請を行うごとに、控えのメールをお送りしています。削除の状況についてご質問いただければ、状況を分析して回答することを心がけています。
１年に一回継続の意思確認のメールをお送りしてます。ご連絡がとれなくなった場合や終了ご連絡いただくまで無料で使い続けることができます。
どうか、独りで抱え込まないこと、悩まないことが大切です。
Message from staff requesting deletion
NVIDIA社 GPUを2台搭載した20992個のCudaコアのサーバーがフル稼働で意に反して拡散した画像を探し出しています。冷却性能向上のため筐体の外にだして運用しています。
機械学習やディープラーニング（深層学習）に最適なGPUサーバーを借りると毎月20万円ほどかかりますが、ぱっぷすでは独自に運用（オンプレミス環境）することで無償でサービスを提供しています。
CPU: i7-11700K、Mem:128GByte、HDD：4TB+26TB
Message from staff requesting deletion
The number of pages on adult sites is far beyond imagination! Even when we request it, they won't be removed!! Even when they are finally removed, they are uploaded again within a few months and new adult sites are created. I was speechless at this situation. In uncensored videos, only the face of the person filming is hidden, but I feel indignant towards those who film knowing that it is illegal. Are women really being exploited for the profits of people like this? I am working every day to let more people know about the current situation and to put an end to this situation as soon as possible!
If you currently have actual images or videos downloaded, we recommend using StopNCII or Takeitdown.
This web tool extracts and registers digital fingerprints from sexual images, which can be used to prevent them from being spread on video-sharing social networking sites such as Instagram and TikTok, or the adult video sharing site Pornhub.
The image hash value verification mechanism used by StopNCII and Takeitdown is highly automated and, unlike AI or machine learning, is highly reliable.
StopNCII does not have a Japanese version, but you can register using the translation function of your browser.
Submit the takedown to PAPS
*PAPS is a non-profit organization and does not receive any money (i.e. no compensation).
If PAPS cannot find the contact information to request removal after investigating, we may ask a professional investigation company to do so. We may ask you to bear the cost of the investigation, but we will explain this to you in advance and obtain your approval before proceeding. For more information, please contact us via the PAPS inquiry form, e-mail: paps@paps-jp.org, or phone: 050-3186-4119 (PAPS office phone).
アダルトサイト事業者に対する対応
ぱっぷすでは、相談者からの要請により不法にアップロードされた肖像等の削除請求を行っております。
アダルトサイト事業者におかれましては、人道的な観点からも、削除請求に応じて頂きますようよろしくお願いいたします。
削除請求に使用しているメールアドレスは、 delete@paps-jp.org です。
再三削除請求に応じて頂けない場合は、ぱっぷすでは、さまざまな手段を講じます。
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検索エンジンから表示されないような措置を行います。
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ホスティング会社に対して、プロバイダ責任制限法に基づき、侵害情報の送信防止措置を要請します。
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悪質なケースにつきましては、相談者と協議及び弁護士に依頼し、発信者（投稿者）に対し、発信者情報開示請求の仮処分後、発信者に対し訴訟を提起しております。
•アウトリーチ：支援が必要であるにもかかわらず届いていない人に対し声掛けなどを行い福祉が積極的に働きかけて情報・支援を届けるプロセスのこと。
•削除要請：本人に代わって拡散した性的画像記録の削除要請を行うこと
•アドボカシー：広報・啓発・政策提言などのこと
削除要請
政策提言
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つなげる
ぱっぷすは、性的搾取・デジタル性暴力にあわれたかたのサポートをしています