New Zealand: Implemented Harmful Digital Communications (Appointment of Approved Agency) Order 2016 designating NetSafe as Approved Agency

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Implemented Harmful Digital Communications (Appointment of Approved Agency) Order 2016 designating NetSafe as Approved Agency

On 30 June 2016, the Harmful Digital Communications (Appointment of Approved Agency) Order 2016 entered into force. The order appoints NetSafe Incorporated as the Approved Agency for a term of five years. NetSafe Incorporated's role as the Approved Agency encompasses responsibilities under the content moderation regulation, aiming to address harmful digital communications across various sectors.

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Scope

Policy Area
Content moderation
Policy Instrument
Content moderation regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
other service provider
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
central government

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2016-05-30
adopted

On 30 May 2016, under the Harmful Digital Communications Act 2015, the Governor-General in Council,…

2016-06-30
in force

On 30 June 2016, the Harmful Digital Communications (Appointment of Approved Agency) Order 2016 en…