OSPREY addresses the escalating risks faced by Public-Facing Professionals (PFPs), who are increasingly targeted by online abuse, intimidation, threats and coordinated disinformation campaigns. Such attacks undermine personal wellbeing, constrain professional activity and erode public trust in democratic institutions. Online risks to public-facing professionals and their consequences for professions and open society are a shared concern. However, tackling them remains complicated and fragmented.
In its work, it will focus on two professions at the core of our democratic institutions: elected officials on local, national and EU levels and police professionals.
OSPREY will address the challenges of online harms through the action-oriented and practitioner-focused co-creation, co-design and co-deployment of innovative, modular capabilities and operationally focused tools. It will deliver a comprehensive, practitioner-focused toolkit combining prevention, mitigation and digital-evidence capabilities tailored to the needs of PFPs, their organisations and the wider security community.
The OSPREY approach
Conceptual
Broadens the focus beyond ‘hate speech’ to address all forms of online harms and attack motivations.
Learn moreKnowledge
Builds a comprehensive understanding of current and emerging threats, including AI-driven attacks and campaigns.
Learn moreCapabilities
Develops advanced analytics, risk assessment, and digital forensics tools for law enforcement and institutions.
Learn moreSupport & Awareness
Improves guidance and practical support for public-facing professionals and their families.
Learn morePolicy
Strengthens accountability of technology platforms and promotes better legal protections for those in the public eye.
Learn morePartners
17
Funding
EUR3m
Duration
Dec 2025 – Nov 2028
Countries
12
Coordinator
CENTRIC
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Latest News
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17 February 2026OSPREY project launches to strengthen online safety for elected officials and police forces
On 2nd and 3rd December 2025, CENTRIC officially launched the OSPREY project with a successful kick-off meeting hosted in Sheffield. OSPREY (Online Safety and SecurityRead more