Australia: Issued eSafety Commissioner regulatory guidance for compliance with Online Safety Industry Standard 2024 for designated internet services

On 13 November 2024, the eSafety Commissioner published guidance to support providers of Designated Internet Services to comply with the Online Safety Industry Standard 2024, which comes into effect on 22 December 2024. The standard mandates that internet services, including apps, websites, file and photo storage services, and certain platforms deploying or distributing generative AI models, implement measures to eliminate child sexual abuse and pro-terror material. The guidance outlines the regulatory scope of the standard, obligations for service providers, compliance procedures, penalties for non-compliance, and alignment with broader frameworks.