Tag: Online abuse
NZ’s proposed anti-stalking law is good news – but it must be future-proofed against rapidly evolving technologies
The inclusion of cyberstalking in the proposed anti-stalking law brings New Zealand in line with other countries. But future technologies may make harm even harder to combat.
‘Held at ransom’: victim-survivors open up about the use of child sex abuse material to fight crime
The tech industry and police must listen to the concerns of victim-survivors when using child sex abuse material for legitimate purposes.
What are ‘metacrimes’ – and how can we stop them?
Gaming or watching sports in the metaverse might be fun, but these ‘immersive online environments’ are also enabling new kinds of crime. To tackle this problem, we must first understand it better.
Investigating social media harm is a good idea, but parliament is about to see how complicated it is to fix
A new parliamentary committee will look into how social media operates in Australia, including how children access it. Regulating the industry won’t be easy.
New Zealand newsrooms saw the rise of 'mob censorship' in 2023, as journalists faced a barrage of abuse
New research shows being a woman or part of a minority as a journalist can increase the likelihood of being targeted with online abuse. The waves of abuse can influence who and what gets covered.
Wikipedia's volunteer editors are fleeing online abuse. Here's what that could mean for the internet (and you)
It’s the fourth most popular website in the world, but our new study shows toxic commentary can still thrive on Wikipedia. There’s a lot at stake if too many editors are driven away.
20% of young people who forwarded nudes say they had permission – but only 8% gave it. Why the gap?
The sharing of intimate images has been on the rise among young people. But research shows navigating consent in these situations can come with a lot of grey areas.
