Australia: eSafety Commissioner issued official notice to OmeTV app over alleged non-compliance with Relevant Electronic Services Industry Standard

On 25 August 2025, the eSafety Commissioner issued an official notice to the OmeTV app, operated by “Bad Kitty’s Dad”, over alleged non-compliance with the Online Safety (Relevant Electronic Services-Class 1A and Class 1B Material) Industry Standard. The app allegedly failed to implement the required safety features and allowed adults to engage in randomised video chats with children without sufficient protection, raising concerns about grooming and sexual predation. The eSafety Commissioner also notified Apple and Google, which host the app, of the enforcement action and their obligations under the App Store Code.