Hate speech stories
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UN releases global principles to tackle misinformation online
Thu, 4th Jul 2024
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digital advertising
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hate speech
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elections
The UN's new Global Principles for Information Integrity aim to curb online misinformation and hate speech, facing critique for not addressing deepfakes.
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IWD 2024: Let's create a secure digital world for women, together
Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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uc
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cybersecurity
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law
On International Women's Day 2024, it's a crucial necessity to jointly combat gender-based cyber crimes and establish a secure digital space for women worldwide.
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First Europe organisation to defend rights online forms
Tue, 24th Jan 2023
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human rights
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hate speech
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online safety
A first-of-its-kind European organisation has formed in the Hague to defend human rights online, providing legal and technical assistance to victims.
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Govt must step up to police social media - InternetNZ boss
Tue, 31st May 2022
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investment
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hate speech
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social media
A technology industry leader is urging the government not to shy away from policing social media platforms in New Zealand.
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Online hate speech affects New Zealand adults
Thu, 8th Nov 2018
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cyberbullying
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netsafe
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hate speech
A recent Netsafe report reveals that 11% of New Zealand adults have been targeted by online hate speech in the past year, impacting behaviour and emotions.
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Microsoft going strong in mission to help users stomp out hate speech
Mon, 29th Aug 2016
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microsoft
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online safety
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hate speech
Microsoft is continuing to crack down on hate speech and is making it easier for people to report it, the company reports.
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Facebook faces child porn probe
Wed, 22nd Aug 2012
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facebook
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social media
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online safety
Australian watchdog group accuses the social networking site of allowing child pornography through the creation of new pages.
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Australia censors the Internet
Wed, 16th Dec 2009
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australian government
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hate speech
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cybersafety
The Australian government has announced that it will introduce its proposed Internet filtering system next year.