Posts in category Bullying & abuse

The Harmful Digital Communications Act has made changes to the Crimes Act which now make it illegal to encourage or incite anyone to suicide

Sometimes it’s hard to know what to do to help a friend who is being bullied online. Here’s five ideas to get you started: 1. …

About the HDC Act The Harmful Digital Communications Act 2015 (the Act) tackles some of the ways people use technology to hurt others. It aims to …

If you are the target of online bullying, abuse, harassment or criminal behaviour, you may want to keep a record of what’s been going on. While …

The internet has opened up many opportunities for young people to gain access to enormous amounts of content. This content can be educational, informative and fun. Unfortunately it …

When does the right to be heard cross over with the right not to be harmed. A look at how expressing our opinions can lead to conflict, and how we can resolve it.

A look at the problems of harassment and bullying on phones and mobiles with advice on what you can do to protect yourself and those around you

Taking a defamation case is a big undertaking in New Zealand and you will need to engage a lawyer. Civil processes under the Harmful Digital Communications Act will soon apply

Understanding New Zealand’s Privacy Act, the twelve privacy principles and how to make a complaint about a breach of privacy

If you have intimate images or video of yourself shared online without your permission, there are steps that you can take to try and have them removed