Digital platforms
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Web portals
Journal article
Regulating image-based abuse: an examination of Australia’s reporting and removal scheme
This research examines the operation of eSafety’s image-based abuse scheme from 2018 to 2023. It finds that the scheme has increasingly helped remove harmful content and enabled Australian victims of image-based abuse to access expert assistance, regain control over their situation and to receive practical support to help them feel safer online.
Briefing paper
Consultation with academics and civil society about the Children’s Online Privacy Code
This paper summarises insights from a workshop with academics and civil society experts, capturing key reflections and recommendations to inform the development of the Children’s Online Privacy Code. Prepared as a briefing for the Office of the Australian Privacy Commissioner, it distils collective expertise to support a rights-based approach to children’s digital privacy.
Report
Who benefits? Shining a light on the business of child sexual exploitation and abuse
The sexual exploitation and abuse of children is a global health crisis. This report into the nature of the crisis underscores the need for urgent action, provides solutions and shines a light on the financial networks that fuel it. Who benefits is as disturbing as it is clear: organised crime groups and mainstream technology companies.
Report
The economics of shared digital infrastructures: a framework for assessing societal value
This paper highlights the importance of treating digital technologies as infrastructure to avoid fragmentation, duplication and costly inefficiencies. It proposes a public value measurement framework for digital infrastructure and identifies four key policy implications.
Report
10 Years of Netflix in Australia: streaming players and local content
This report pulls together profiles on the major subscription and broadcaster video-on-demand services operating in Australia and notes the streaming platforms that have failed. It also shares insights from industry insiders that consider the deeper implications, opportunities and challenges of streaming on key local genres and formats.