New Zealand: Classification Office assessment of "Buffalo mass shooting livestream" qualification as objectionable
Progress
Current status
in force
16 May 2022 in force
Scope
Implementers
New Zealand
Policy Area
Content moderation
Policy Instrument
Content moderation regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
cross-cutting
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
other regulatory body
Implementation Level
national
Timeline of events
Issued Classification Office decision designating “Buffalo mass shooting livestream” as objectionable
On 16 May 2022, the Classification Office announced the temporary ban of the livestream video of the Buffalo mass shooting, following the decision to temporarily ban the shooter's manifesto. The video, which is 6 minutes and 52 seconds long, was cla…
SourceEvent type
investigation
Action type
ruling
Government branch
executive
Government body
other regulatory body