Cyber safety
Alternative labels
Online risk
Online safety
Guide
Basic Online Safety Expectations: regulatory guidance
This guidance is for members of the general public, industry and other stakeholders who require information about the Basic Online Safety Expectations to increase the transparency and accountability of online service providers, thereby helping to incentivise and improve safety standards.
Position paper
The Online Safety Bill: Demos position paper
The UK Government’s Online Safety Bill has finally been published, almost three years since the initial Online Harms White Paper that began the debate about digital regulation in the United Kingdom. This document sets out recommendations to help inform the forthcoming Parliamentary process and, should the Bill be passed, the establishment of the new framework.
Submission
Response to the Legal & Constitutional Affairs Legislation Committee Inquiry into the Social Media (Anti-Trolling) Bill, 2022
This submission responding to an inquiry into trolling on social media is broadly welcoming of a legislative response but argues for stronger protections. The submission recommends platforms be required to undertake due diligence to reduce the amount of defamatory content they promote and share.
Report
Mind the gap: parental awareness of children’s exposure to risks online
This research explores the opportunities and risks that the internet presents for children in Australia. More than 3,500 young people aged 8 to 17, and their parents, were surveyed during August and September 2021.
Report
Consultations with young people to inform the eSafety Commissioner’s Engagement Strategy for Young People
Young people in Australia have clear aspirations and views about the internet and online safety. This research highlights their recommendations and vision for the future. It outlines their expectations of eSafety and how we should engage with them about online issues. The findings will be used to guide the development of eSafety's online strategy and...