New Practical Law Commercial resource: Article, Online Safety Act 2021 - The Enhanced Regime
Article, Online Safety Act 2021 - The Enhanced Regime considers the new Online Safety Act 2021 (Cth) which received Royal Assent on 23 July 2021. The article outlines who the Act applies to and the online harms it seeks to protect against. It also provides an overview of how the new law bolsters protections against online harms including in relation to removal notices, blocking notices and basic online safety expectations. In addition, it explores the potential impact of the new law on online service providers.
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