Australia’s Online Safety Act (2021) mandates that platforms take proactive measures to safeguard users from harmful content. Within 24 hours of notification, platforms must detect and remove illegal content, encompassing cyberbullying, Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM), and terrorist content, even if hosted outside Australia but accessible to Australian users.
Impact
Failure to fulfil mandatory reporting requirements exposes platforms to civil penalties. In cases where publishers disregard removal orders, individuals may face fines of up to $111,000, while companies could be liable for fines of up to $555,000.
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