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…
The internet has undoubtedly made our lives better. We have the flexibility to work and learn from home. We can purchase goods and services from the comfort of the couch. We can access vast libraries of streamed content. And we can stay connected to friends and family on the other side of the world. Sadly,…
Certain groups are subject to more abuse and suffer more harm but there is no clear and agreed definition for hate crimes and speech online. This page provides an overview of the help available for people experiencing hate crimes and incidents What are hate crimes and incidents? Hate crimes and incidents are perceived by the…
Taking a defamation case is a big undertaking in New Zealand and you will need to engage a lawyer. Civil processes under the Harmful Digital Communications Act will soon apply
