Online safety
 

The internet and social media are a significant part of our lives. Thus, it is important we know how to keep safe online and what to do if someone shares/disperses sensitive content.

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• Understanding Nudes and Sexting. Netsafe, (2017). Information on the risks of sexting and sending sensitive content, including what to do if someone sends you content or distributes your images. https://www.netsafe.org.nz/sexting/
   

• Image Based Abuse. Netsafe, (2018). Discusses sharing/receiving intimate messages, what to do if you are affected and the law. https://www.netsafe.org.nz/image-based-abuse/
   

• Harmful Digital Communications Act, (2015). Aims to prevent and reduce the impact of online bullying, harassment, revenge porn and other forms of abuse and intimidation.
  http://www.legislation.govt.nz/act/public/2015/0063/latest/whole.html 
  This is a more concise version on Netsafe: https://www.netsafe.org.nz/what-is-the-hdca/
   

• BodySafe: Sex, Technology and respect. Discusses the law around sexting, sending images and revenge acts. https://www.bodysafe.nz/active-bystanders-5/
   

• Digital Stalking: Research and Resources. New Zealand Family Violence Clearinghouse. (2015) Information around preventing and responding to digital stalking. https://nzfvc.org.nz/news/research-and-resources-prevent-and-respond-digital-stalking