Online safety
 

The internet and social media are a significant part of our lives. So 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/
   

• What is 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/
   

• Digital stalking: research and resources. New Zealand Family Violence Clearinghouse information from 2015 around preventing and responding to digital stalking.
  https://nzfvc.org.nz/news/research-and-resources-prevent-and-respond-digital-stalking
   

• In the Know. Information, help and tips on porn and online sexual stuff. https://www.intheknow.co.nz