Government to develop ‘Online Safety Charter’
The government will develop an ‘Online Safety Charter’ that sets out its expectations from digital platforms.
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Tech plays role in majority of domestic violence situations
Almost all Australian women in domestic and family violence situations have suffered technology-facilitated abuse, according to Australia’s eSafety commissioner.
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Social media giants call for narrower role for eSafety Commissioner
An industry organisation whose members include Facebook, Google, Oath and Twitter has questioned the scope of the eSafety Commissioner’ responsibilities and called for the government to end duplication when it comes to policing social media content.
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Fines, prison for non-consensual sharing of intimate images
Corporations could face fines in excess of half a million dollars if they fail to take down non-consensually posted intimate images — so-called “revenge porn”.
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Government reviews online safety legislation
The federal government has commissioned independent reviews of key online safety legislation, communications minister Senator Mitch Fifield announced today.