Author: Eleanor Levy

Plain language romance scams

Plain language romance scams

Netsafe and Spectrum Care have written this plain language romance scams guide. It offers advice for people with an intellectual disability, and those who support them. You can read our other plain language guides here.  Romance scams: plain language guide Finding friends online can be fun. Sometimes, that friendship can turn to love. Sadly, some people…

Harmful Digital Communications (Unauthorised Posting of Intimate Visual Recording) Amendment Act 2022

Harmful Digital Communications (Unauthorised Posting of Intimate Visual Recording) Amendment Act 2022

The Harmful Digital Communications (Unauthorised Posting of Intimate Visual Recording) Amendment Act 2022 (Amendment Act) became law at the start of March 2022.   The amended Harmful Digital Communications Act (HDCA, ‘the Act’) introduces a new criminal offence, which will be dealt with by Police.  The offence is intended to help individuals keep intimate visual recordings…