Posts tagged harmful digital communications

Sexting involves the sending of sexually explicit messages, images and videos. Netsafe does receive reports where people have shared intimate images or videos with one …

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

Advice for parents and caregivers dealing with online bullying.

Bullying can be tough to deal with. Find out how to deal with it and the help available.

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 …

This information is an overview of the Harmful Digital Communications Act (the Act), including the responsibilities of schools. The information is useful to accurately explain …

Preventing, deterring & mitigating harmful digital communications

NetSafe has been appointed as the Approved Agency under the Harmful Digital Communications Act to manage and assist internet users with cases of online harassment under a new civil enforcement regime.

Advice for young people on what to do about harmful communications and how to report cyberbullying and harassment to platform providers and NetSafe

In February 2014 NetSafe made a written submission on the Harmful Digital Communications Bill to the New Zealand Parliament’s Justice and Electoral Select Committee. The …