Our Views:
A selection of issues relevant to Forensic and Cyber Security matters during the last month. This month’s theme is “Safety on Social Media”.
Social Media – Privacy
Individuals should exercise caution when using social media. If you receive an invite from someone you don’t know, check they are who they say they are. You should also think about your digital footprint, i.e. the entirety of information that you post including photos, comments and updates. Criminals conduct reconnaissance on your profile in order to launch targeted attacks.
The following lists the privacy and safety settings for each of the major social media platforms.
Social Media – Harmful Content
It has been widely reported that New Zealand has experienced a surge in complaints relating to Harmful Digital Communications this month. The Harmful Digital Communications Act 2015 (the Act) aims to prevent and reduce the impact of online bullying, harassment.
Harmful digital communications include messages sent via various electronic formats such as email, apps and social media, which contain threatening or degrading material. A digital communication may be deemed harmful if it:
- Is directed at an individual; and
- Makes that person seriously emotionally distressed; and
- It has or could seriously breach of one or more of the 10 communication principles in the Act.
Netsafe is the agency tasked with handling complaints and informs people about their options to remedy the situation. If you need support or assistance, more information is available on this website.
Social Media – Reporting Content
The DIA has deemed the video file depicting the terrorist attack in Christchurch as being an objectionable publication. If you come across any the video please delete it or report it appropriately to the Censorship Compliance Team at the DIA here.
You can also report content directly to the websites, including Facebook and YouTube.
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