Victoria's Labor government has said it will introduce nation-leading laws aimed at helping families hold social media and AI companies accountable, while giving victims of online hate a way to identify those responsible for targeting them. (Representative image of anonymous user/Left image: Cybersecurity expert Dr Parnith Anand Credit: Getty Image/Dr Parnit Anand
Social media companies could be required to identify anonymous users accused of online vilification under proposed new laws in Victoria. Cybersecurity expert Dr Parnit Anand says the proposed reforms could reshape online accountability by deterring anonymous abuse on social media if implemented effectively. However, he stresses that the proposals require thorough consultation and debate before being enacted into law.
Social media companies could be required to identify anonymous users accused of online vilification under proposed new laws in Victoria. Cybersecurity expert Dr Parnit Anand says the proposed reforms could reshape online accountability by deterring anonymous abuse on social media if implemented effectively. However, he stresses that the proposals require thorough consultation and debate before being enacted into law.
