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Netsafe report urges urgent reform of digital safety law
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Netsafe report urges urgent reform of digital safety law

Netsafe's Annual Report reveals a sharp rise in online threats in New Zealand, urging urgent reforms to the Harmful Digital Communications Act.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Dec 2024
Reports of cyberbullying flood new support service
Cybersecurity

Reports of cyberbullying flood new support service

Netsafe receives over 900 online bullying complaints in six months, with misconceptions about their services arising.

By Matthew Bain • 2 min read • Wed, 31st May 2017
Netsafe launches new service in fight against cyberbullying
Cyberbullying

Netsafe launches new service in fight against cyberbullying

Netsafe launches free service to tackle cyberbullying and online abuse in New Zealand. Over half of Kiwis worried about online safety.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 21st Nov 2016
InternetNZ on Harmful Digital Communications Bill: education top priority
InternetNZ

InternetNZ on Harmful Digital Communications Bill: education top priority

InternetNZ welcomes Harmful Digital Communications Bill, emphasizes need for education to deal with challenges online.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 1st Jul 2015
Cyber bullying bill: Dark and sinister side to the internet
Cyberbullying

Cyber bullying bill: Dark and sinister side to the internet

Minister of Communications Amy Adams calls on Speaker of the House to prioritize Harmful Digital Communications Bill.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Mon, 29th Jun 2015
Cyber bullying bill edges closer despite concerns
Cyberbullying

Cyber bullying bill edges closer despite concerns

Changes to the controversial cyber bullying bill passed committee stage at Parliament yesterday, with all parties excluding ACT supporting it.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 24th Jun 2015

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