The Online Safety Act Could Bring In The Porn Face Scan By Stealth
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Senior man holds smart phone and it performs a scan of his face. Facial recognition software on the phone can unlock the screen and even pay for items online.
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It’s been more than a year since the Australian government floated the idea of using a face scan to access porn, but a proposed internet law that’s being rushed through could make it a reality.
The sex industry is concerned a new Online Safety Bill will have unintended consequences for workers, but Julie Inman Grant says her goal is not to restrict the industry.
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The eSafety Commissioner has sought to reassure the sex worker industry that she will not use proposed new online safety powers to shut down their businesses amid broader concerns the laws are being rushed through Parliament.
The adult entertainment industry has mounted a campaign against the Online Safety Bill, which the federal government says would establish a âworld-first adult cyber abuse schemeâ.
The proposed laws centre on expanded powers for eSafety Commissioner Julie Inman Grant, including the ability to issue take-down notices to remove abusive and sexually explicit material from websites and social media within 24 hours.
A new Online Safety Bill proposes to give eSafety commissioner Julie Inman Grant expanded powers to order the take down of abusive and sexually explicit content online.
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Digital skills program creates major value for community and connects more older Australians
The eSafety Commissioner (eSafety) and Good Things Foundation Australia welcome a recent social impact report by Swinburne University of Technology, which finds the Australian Government’s Be Connected initiative to help older Australians connect safely online has created significant value for people in that age group.
The program has reached more than double the expected number of older Australians and has also had benefits for the wider community.
The evaluation found that the Be Connected program, funded by the Department of Social Services (DSS) and delivered by eSafety and Good Things Foundation, created a social return on investment of $4.01 for every $1 invested.