Australia: Introduction of Online Safety Bill 2021
Description
Introduction of Online Safety Bill 2021
On 24 February 2021, the Online Safety Bill 2021 was introduced to the Parliament. The Bill would create a notification scheme for cyber abuse by users and would require service providers to respond to a removal notice by the eSafety Commissioner wi…
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
1