Australia: Implementation of Online Safety Act 2021
Description
Implementation of Online Safety Act 2021
On 23 January 2022, the Online Safety Act 2021 entered into force. The law creates a notification scheme for cyber abuse by users and requires service providers to respond to a removal notice by the eSafety Commissioner within 24 hours. The law expa…
Scope
Policy Area
Content moderation
Policy Instrument
Content moderation regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
cross-cutting
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
legislature
Government Body
parliament
Complete timeline of this policy change
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2021-02-24
under deliberation
2021-06-23
adopted
Key regulatory dimensions
Regulated subjects
The businesses, government agencies or individuals affected by this policy or regulatory change.
producer / supplier
1
Type
Private organisation
Economic activity
platform intermediary: user-generated content,software provider: app stores
Category
All
Policy change by business practice
The detailed activities within the scope of this policy or regulatory change.
user content: any format: hosting (any form)
Regulatory tool
Takedown requirement
Sanctions
Civil penalty
Regulated subjects