Hate speech stories
UN releases global principles to tackle misinformation online
This month
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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.
IWD 2024: Let's create a secure digital world for women, together
Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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cybersecurity
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telco
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.