Disclosure log
The Freedom of Information Act 1982 (FOI Act) gives individuals a legally enforceable right of access to government documents, subject to specific exemptions.
Exemptions include:
- personal information about any person if publication of that information would be ‘unreasonable'
- information about the business, commercial, financial or professional affairs of any person if publication of that information would be ‘unreasonable’
- other information, covered by a determination made by the Australian Information Commissioner, if publication of that information would be 'unreasonable', and
- any information if it is not reasonably practicable to publish the information because of the extent of modifications that would need to be made to delete the information listed in the above points.
The eSafety Commissioner’s work in relation to illegal and restricted content is also a specific exemption in the FOI Act.
Our disclosure log lists the information we have released in response to Freedom of Information access requests.
We will publish documents in the disclosure log for 12 months. Older logs are retained as a historical record of information we released and relevant documents are available on request.
LOG 36
Documents relating to the World Economic Forum 2023
Date information listed in disclosure log
27 March 2023
Summary of FOI request received by eSafety
The applicant sought:
- Documents, including email correspondence and trip briefing notes, regarding Julie Inman Grant's trip to the World Economic Forum 2023 in Davos. Please exclude duplicates and draft copies.
- A breakdown and details of the costs incurred to the department for the trip, covering accommodation, travel costs (flight details) and any other expenses associated with the trip.
12 documents were released in full. 9 documents were released in part. 4 documents were exempt from release.
Redactions were made under section 22, 37, 47E and 47F of the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (Cth).
Links to documents
Date when the documents will be deleted from this website
12 months after publication.
Other information
There is no other information.
LOG 35
Documents relating to incels.is
Date information listed in disclosure log
21 March 2023
Summary of FOI request received by eSafety
The applicant sought documents for the period between 1 January 2019 and 8 January 2023 relating to:
- 1A: All communications sent to incels.is and all replies made to those communications
- 1B: All communications sent to hosting service providers about incels.is without the hosting service providers redacted and replies to those communications
- 1C: All communications sent by the eSafety Commissioner to Google, Microsoft and other search engine providers about incels.is and replies to those communications
- 1D: All communications sent to Cloudflare about incels.is and replies to those communications
- 1E: Document held by eSafety Commissioner that include descriptions of assessments of the risks of incels.is, including, but not limited to, its risk of influencing people to commit suicide or instruct them on ways to commit suicide and conclusive or non-conclusive data on the number of suicides in the world, Australia, the US, or other countries associated with incels.is
- 1F: Complaints received by the eSafety Commissioner about incels.is
5 documents were released in full.
Redactions were made under section 22 of the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (Cth).
Links to documents
Date when the documents will be deleted from this website
12 months after publication.
Other information
There is no other information.
LOG 34
Documents relating to KiwiFarms
Date information listed in disclosure log
6 December 2022
Summary of FOI request received by eSafety
The applicant sought documents for the period between 1 January 2022 and 5 September 2022 relating to:
1. All complaints received by the eSafety Commissioner (the Commissioner) in relation to:
- "Kiwifarms"
- Cloudflare Pty Ltd
- Flow Chemical Pty Ltd
2. All notices given by the Commissioner under the Online Safety Act 2021 to:
- "Kiwifarms"
- Cloudflare Pty Ltd relating to Kiwifarms
- Flow Chemical Pty Ltd relating to Kiwifarms
3. All correspondence between the Commissioner and/or staff assisting the Commissioner and:
- "Kiwifarms"
- Cloudflare Pty Ltd relating to Kiwifarms
- Flow Chemical Pty Ltd relating to Kiwifarms
4. All correspondence between the Commissioner and/or staff assisting the Commissioner and Government Ministers pertaining to:
- "Kiwifarms"
- Cloudflare Pty Ltd
- Flow Chemical Pty Ltd.
Four documents were released in full.
11 documents were released in part.
Three documents were refused access.
Exemptions were made under sections 7, 47E(d) and 47F of the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (Cth).
Redactions were made under section 22 of the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (Cth).
Links to documents
eSafety has determined not to publish the documents released under this request on our disclosure log pursuant to section 11C(1)(a) of the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (Cth), as the documents contain personal information, the publication of which would be unreasonable.
Other information
The documents released under this FOI that do not contain personal information can be found in LOG 31, 32 and 33.
LOG 33
Documents relating to KiwiFarms
Date information listed in disclosure log
6 December 2022
Summary of FOI request received by eSafety
The applicant sought documents for the period between 1 January 2022 and 5 September 2022 relating to:
1. All complaints received by the eSafety Commissioner (the Commissioner) in relation to:
- "Kiwifarms"
- Cloudflare Pty Ltd
- Flow Chemical Pty Ltd
2. All notices given by the Commissioner under the Online Safety Act 2021 to:
- "Kiwifarms"
- Cloudflare Pty Ltd relating to Kiwifarms
- Flow Chemical Pty Ltd relating to Kiwifarms
3. All correspondence between the Commissioner and/or staff assisting the Commissioner and:
- "Kiwifarms"
- Cloudflare Pty Ltd relating to Kiwifarms
- Flow Chemical Pty Ltd relating to Kiwifarms.
Two documents were released in full.
13 documents were released in part.
Three documents were refused access.
Exemptions were made under sections 7, 47E(d) and 47F of the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (Cth).
Redactions were made under section 22 of the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (Cth).
Links to documents
Date when the documents will be deleted from this website
12 months after publication.
Other information
There is no other information.
LOG 32
Documents relating to KiwiFarms
Date information listed in disclosure log
6 December 2022
Summary of FOI request received by eSafety
The applicant sought documents for the period between 1 January 2022 and 5 September 2022 relating to:
1. All complaints received by the eSafety Commissioner (the Commissioner) in relation to:
- "Kiwifarms"
- Cloudflare Pty Ltd
- Flow Chemical Pty Ltd
2. All notices given by the Commissioner under the Online Safety Act 2021 to:
- "Kiwifarms"
- Cloudflare Pty Ltd relating to Kiwifarms
- Flow Chemical Pty Ltd relating to Kiwifarms
3. All correspondence between the Commissioner and/or staff assisting the Commissioner and:
- "Kiwifarms"
- Cloudflare Pty Ltd relating to Kiwifarms
- Flow Chemical Pty Ltd relating to Kiwifarms.
Two documents were released in full.
13 documents were released in part.
Three documents were refused access.
Exemptions were made under sections 7, 47E(d) and 47F of the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (Cth).
Redactions were made under section 22 of the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (Cth).
Links to documents
Date when the documents will be deleted from this website
12 months after publication.
Other information
There is no other information.
LOG 31
Documents relating to KiwiFarms
Date information listed in disclosure log
6 December 2022
Summary of FOI request received by eSafety
The applicant sought documents for the period between 1 January 2022 and 5 September 2022 relating to:
1. All complaints received by the eSafety Commissioner (the Commissioner) in relation to:
- "Kiwifarms"
- Cloudflare Pty Ltd
- Flow Chemical Pty Ltd
2. All notices given by the Commissioner under the Online Safety Act 2021 to:
- "Kiwifarms"
- Cloudflare Pty Ltd relating to Kiwifarms
- Flow Chemical Pty Ltd relating to Kiwifarms
3. All correspondence between the Commissioner and/or staff assisting the Commissioner and:
- "Kiwifarms"
- Cloudflare Pty Ltd relating to Kiwifarms
- Flow Chemical Pty Ltd relating to Kiwifarms.
Two documents were released in full.
13 documents were released in part.
Three documents were refused access.
Exemptions were made under sections 7, 47E(d) and 47F of the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (Cth).
Redactions were made under section 22 of the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (Cth).
Links to documents
Date when the documents will be deleted from this website
12 months after publication.
Other information
There is no other information.
LOG 30
Documents relating to the Age Verification Roadmap
Date information listed in disclosure log
10 November 2022
Summary of FOI request received by eSafety
The applicant sought any briefing documents, slide presentations, or talking points documents for the period between 1 May 2022 and 30 August 2022 in relation to the restricted access system consultation/proposal or the age verification consultation/proposal.
11 documents were released in full.
11 documents were released in part.
1 document was refused access.
Exemptions were made under sections 45, 47C and 47E of the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (Cth).
Redactions were made under section 22 of the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (Cth).
Links to documents
Date when the documents will be deleted from this website
12 months after publication.
Other information
There is no other information.
LOG 29
Documents related to a Cyberbullying Complaint
Date information listed in disclosure log
7 June 2022
Summary of FOI request received by eSafety
The applicant sought documents related to a cyberbullying complaint submitted on behalf of his child.
2 documents were released in full.
11 documents were released in part.
Exemptions were made under section 47F of the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (Cth).
Redactions were made under section 22 of the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (Cth).
Links to documents
eSafety has determined not to publish the documents released under this request on our disclosure log pursuant to section 11C(1)(a) of the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (Cth), as the documents contain personal information, the publication of which would be unreasonable.
Other information
There is no other information.
LOG 28:
Documents relating to the Trusted Digital Identity Bill 2021
Date information listed in disclosure log
12 May 2022
Summary of FOI request received by eSafety
The applicant sought documents for the period between 1 January 2020 and 1 January 2022 relating to any emails, correspondence, or records of correspondence from the eSafety commissioner or final documents that include the phrase ‘Trusted Digital Identity Bill 2021’ excluding documents that are out of scope but are captured searches due to their attachment to an email or vice versa.
2 documents were released in full.
12 documents were released in part.
3 documents were refused access.
Exemptions were made under sections 42, 47C, 47E and 47F of the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (Cth).
Redactions were made under section 22 of the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (Cth).
Links to documents
Date when the documents will be deleted from this website
12 months after publication.
Other information
There is no other information.
LOG 27:
Documents relating to eSafety Communications and Social Media Policies
Date information listed in disclosure log
11 March 2022
Summary of FOI request received by eSafety
The applicant sought documents for the period between 1 September 2021 and 31 January 2022 relating to policy documents, guidelines and procedures that apply to the eSafety Commissioner, relating to communication and media announcements, use of social media and process for release of public documents and engaging in public consultation.
Description of information released under this disclosure log (and whether released in full or part)
13 documents were released in full.
11 documents were released in part.
Exemptions were made under sections 37, 47C, and 47E of the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (Cth).
Redactions were made under section 22 of the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (Cth).
Other information
The relevant documents have been removed but are available on request. A request can be made by sending an email to FOI@esafety.gov.au.
LOG 26:
Documents relating to age verification and the Digital Transformation Agency
Date information listed in disclosure log
18 January 2022
Summary of FOI request received by eSafety
The applicant sought documents produced since 1 August 2021 relating to eSafety’s work on the age verification roadmap for a proposed mandatory age verification regime for online pornography that reference the Digital Transformation Agency.
Description of information released under this disclosure log (and whether released in full or part)
12 documents were released in full.
8 documents were released in part.
Exemptions were made under sections 34, 47C, 47E and 47G of the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (Cth).
Redactions were made under section 22 of the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (Cth).
Other information
The relevant documents have been removed but are available on request. A request can be made by sending an email to FOI@esafety.gov.au.
LOG 25:
Documents containing certain words or phrases
Date information listed in disclosure log
18 January 2022
Summary of FOI request received by eSafety
The applicant sought documents relating to communications from the Office of the eSafety Commissioner between 13 August to 24 September 2021 that contain the phrases "Apple CSAM", "CSAM detection", "Child abuse scanner", "On-device matching", "On-device matching process", "NCMEC", "Thorn", "Regulation, here we come!".
Description of information released under this disclosure log (and whether released in full or part)
1 document was released in full.
9 documents were released in part.
Exemptions were made under sections 33(a)(iii), 47C, 47E(d) and 47F of the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (Cth).
Redactions were made under section 22 of the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (Cth).
Other information
The relevant documents have been removed but are available on request. A request can be made by sending an email to FOI@esafety.gov.au.
LOG 24:
Documents relating to NCOSE and a podcast
Date information listed in disclosure log
18 January 2022
Summary of FOI request received by eSafety
The applicant sought documents relating to communications from the Office of the eSafety Commissioner between July 2021 to 24 September 2021 that contain the phrases “NCOSE”, “Morality in Media”, “Ending Sexploitation Podcast”, “The National Center on Sexual Exploitation”.
Description of information released under this disclosure log (and whether released in full or part)
1 document was released in full.
4 documents were released in part.
Exemptions were made under sections 47C, 47E(c) and (d), 47F and 47G of the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (Cth).
Redactions were made under section 22 of the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (Cth).
Other information
The relevant documents have been removed but are available on request. A request can be made by sending an email to FOI@esafety.gov.au.
LOG 23:
Documents relating to an announcement on Twitter
Date information listed in disclosure log
18 January 2022
Summary of FOI request received by eSafety
The applicant sought documents for the period between 16 August 2021 and 10 December 2021 relating to the decision-making process for making an announcement on Twitter about the release of the thematic analysis of evidence into an age verification roadmap for Australia through the official eSafety Twitter account at 9:00pm Australian Eastern Daylight Time on 9 December 2021.
Description of information released under this disclosure log (and whether released in full or part)
1 document was released in full.
1 document was released in part.
Exemptions were made under section 47C of the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (Cth).
Redactions were made under section 22 of the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (Cth).
Other information
The relevant documents have been removed but are available on request. A request can be made by sending an email to FOI@esafety.gov.au.
LOG 22:
Documents relating to Mastercard
Date information listed in disclosure log
17 December 2021
Summary of FOI request received by eSafety
The applicant sought information relating to the proposed involvement of Mastercard, or any individual or entity closely related to Mastercard, in delivering or influencing the delivery of online age verification services in Australia.
Description of information released under this disclosure log (and whether released in full or part)
1 document was released in full.
4 documents were released in part.
Exemptions were made under sections 34, 47C, 47E, 47F, 47G of the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (Cth).
Other information
The relevant documents have been removed but are available on request. A request can be made by sending an email to FOI@esafety.gov.au.
LOG 21:
Documents relating to NCOSE and a podcast
Date information listed in disclosure log
2 December 2021
Summary of FOI request received by eSafety
The applicant sought documents containing the words or phrases ‘NCOSE’, ‘Morality in Media’, ‘Ending Sexploitation Podcast’, ‘The National Center on Sexual Exploitation’.
Description of information released under this disclosure log (and whether released in full or part)
1 document was released in full.
4 documents were released in part.
1 document was wholly exempt.
Exemptions were made under sections 45, 47C, 47E and 47F of the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (Cth).
Redactions were made under section 22 of the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (Cth).
Other information
The relevant documents have been removed but are available on request. A request can be made by sending an email to FOI@esafety.gov.au.
LOG 20:
Documents relating to eSafety and NCOSE
Date information listed in disclosure log
2 December 2021
Summary of FOI request received by eSafety
The applicant sought documents relating to communications between the Office of the eSafety Commissioner and the National Center on Sexual Exploitation between 1 December 2020 and 27 September 2021.
Description of information released under this disclosure log (and whether released in full or part)
1 document was released in full.
4 documents were released in part.
Exemptions were made under section 47F of the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (Cth).
Redactions were made under section 22 of the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (Cth).
Other information
The relevant documents have been removed but are available on request. A request can be made by sending an email to FOI@esafety.gov.au.
LOG 19:
Documents containing certain words or phrases
Date information listed in disclosure log
30 November 2021
Summary of FOI request received by eSafety
The applicant sought documents containing the words or phrases "Apple CSAM", "CSAM detection", "Child abuse scanner", "On-device matching", "On-device matching process", "NCMEC", "Thorn", "Regulation, here we come!"
Description of information released under this disclosure log (and whether released in full or part)
4 documents were released in full.
6 documents were released in part.
9 documents were wholly exempt from release.
Exemptions were made under sections 33, 45, 47C, 47F and 47G of the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (Cth).
Redactions were made under section 22 of the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (Cth).
Other information
The relevant documents have been removed but are available on request. A request can be made by sending an email to FOI@esafety.gov.au.
LOG 18:
Documents relating to Mastercard
Date information listed in disclosure log
9 November 2021
Summary of FOI request received by eSafety
The applicant sought information relating to the proposed involvement of Mastercard, or any individual or entity closely related to Mastercard, in delivering or influencing the delivery of online age verification services in Australia.
Description of information released under this disclosure log (and whether released in full or part)
3 documents were released in full.
Redactions were made under section 22 of the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (Cth).
2 documents were exempt from release.
Exemptions were made under sections 47 and 47E of the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (Cth).
Other information
The relevant documents have been removed but are available on request. A request can be made by sending an email to FOI@esafety.gov.au.
LOG 17:
Documents relating to Club Penguin
Date information listed in disclosure log
17 September 2021
Summary of FOI request received by eSafety
The applicant sought information relating to eSafety’s email correspondence that included the phrase ‘Club Penguin’.
Description of information released under this disclosure log (and whether released in full or part)
1 document was released in full. 2 documents were released in part. 3 documents were wholly exempt from release.
Exemptions were made under sections 47C, 47E and 47F of the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (Cth).
Redactions were made under section 22 of the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (Cth).
Other information
The relevant documents have been removed but are available on request. A request can be made by sending an email to FOI@esafety.gov.au.
LOG 16:
Documents relating to the terms "Thorn" and "Spotlight"
Date information listed in disclosure log
19 May 2021
Summary of FOI request received by eSafety
The applicant sought any emails or correspondence from the eSafety Commissioner, or final documents, between the period of April 2018 to 19 March 2021 that contain the words "Thorn" or "Spotlight".
Description of information released under this disclosure log (and whether released in full or part)
6 documents were released in full. 53 documents were released in part. 52 documents where wholly exempt from release.
Exemptions were made under sections 33, 37, 45, 47C, 47E, 47F and 47G of the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (Cth).
Redactions were made under section 22 of the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (Cth).
Other information
The relevant documents have been removed but are available on request. A request can be made by sending an email to FOI@esafety.gov.au.
LOG 15:
Documents relating to Andrew Laming’s social media conduct
Date information listed in disclosure log
30 April 2021
Summary of FOI request received by eSafety
The applicant sought information relating to emails regarding Andrew Laming and his ministerial social media conduct between 1 January 2021 and 29 March 2021.
Description of information released under this disclosure log (and whether released in full or part)
One document was released in full.
Redactions were made under section 22 of the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (Cth).
Other information
The relevant documents have been removed but are available on request. A request can be made by sending an email to FOI@esafety.gov.au.
LOG 14:
Documents relating to the terms "Clearview AI", "Clearview ai", "Clearview"
Date information listed in disclosure log
30 April 2021
Summary of FOI request received by eSafety
The applicant sought information relating to email correspondence and final documents from the eSafety Commissioner containing the keyword or phrases, "Clearview AI", "Clearview ai", "Clearview", during the time range of 1 January 2018 to 19 March 2021.
Description of information released under this disclosure log (and whether released in full or part)
One document was released in full.
Redactions were made under section 22 of the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (Cth).
Other information
The relevant documents have been removed but are available on request. A request can be made by sending an email to FOI@esafety.gov.au.
LOG 13:
Documents relating to a complaint lodged under the Online Content Scheme under the Broadcasting Services Act 1992
Date information listed in disclosure log
17 September 2020
Summary of FOI request received by eSafety
The applicant sought all information relating to a complaint lodged under the Online Content Scheme under the Broadcasting Services Act 1992.
Description of information released under this disclosure log (and whether released in full or part)
Eight documents were released, two documents were released in part and eight documents were exempted.
Exemptions were made under section 47(E) and section 7(2) and Part II of Schedule 2 of the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (Cth).
Other information
The relevant documents have been removed but are available on request. A request can be made by sending an email to FOI@esafety.gov.au.
LOG 12:
Documents relating to eSafety’s engagement with stakeholders in relation to the Criminal Code Amendment (Sharing of Abhorrent Violent Material) Act 2019 (Cth)
Date information listed in disclosure log
11 August 2020
Summary of FOI request received by eSafety
The applicant sought information relating to the eSafety Commissioner’s engagement with civil society and industry stakeholders in relation to the Criminal Code Amendment (Sharing of Abhorrent Violent Material) Act 2019 (Cth) in the period from 15 March 2019 to 31 May 2019.
Description of information released under this disclosure log (and whether released in full or part)
Five documents were released in part.
Exemptions were made under section 22 and section 47F of the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (Cth).
Other information
The relevant documents have been removed but are available on request. A request can be made by sending an email to FOI@esafety.gov.au.
LOG 11:
Documents relating to a complaint lodged under the Online Content Scheme under the Broadcasting Services Act 1992
Date information listed in disclosure log
04 May 2020
Summary of FOI request received by eSafety
The applicant sought all information relating to a complaint lodged under the Online Content Scheme under the Broadcasting Services Act 1992.
Description of information released under this disclosure log (and whether released in full or part)
One document was released in full and 18 documents were exempted.
Exemptions were made under section 7(2) and Part II of Schedule 2 of the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (Cth).
Other information
The relevant documents have been removed but are available on request. A request can be made by sending an email to FOI@esafety.gov.au.
LOG 10:
Documents relating to complaints lodged under the Online Content Scheme under the Broadcasting Services Act 1992
Date information listed in disclosure log
06 March 2020
Summary of FOI request received by eSafety
The applicant sought copies of complaints they lodged under the Online Content Scheme under the Broadcasting Services Act 1992 and all responses to their complaints.
Description of information released under this disclosure log (and whether released in full or part)
5 documents were released in full and 1 was released in part.
An exemption was made under section 7(2) Part II of Schedule 2 of the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (Cth).
Information that was irrelevant to the scope of the request was redacted under section 22 of the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (Cth).
Other information
The relevant documents have been removed but are available on request. A request can be made by sending an email to FOI@esafety.gov.au.
LOG 9:
Documents in relation to eSafety’s notifications, internal guidelines and policy documents relating to the Criminal Code Amendment (Sharing of Abhorrent Violent Material) Act 2019 (Cth)
Date information listed in disclosure log
18 November 2019
Summary of FOI request received by eSafety
The applicant sought copies of any responses received by eSafety to notifications under the Criminal Code Amendment (Sharing of Abhorrent Violent Material) Act 2019 (Cth) and any internal guidelines or policy documents outlining how eSafety would implement the law.
Description of information released under this disclosure log (and whether released in full or part)
2 documents were released in part and 1 was exempted.
Exemptions were made under sections 47E and 47F of the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (Cth).
Information that was irrelevant to the scope of the request was redacted under section 22 of the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (Cth).
Other information
The relevant documents have been removed but are available on request. A request can be made through our Contact us page.
LOG 8:
Documents in relation to eSafety’s role in and view of website blocking or online content blocking after the Christchurch mosque shooting.
Date information listed in disclosure log
13/9/2019 updated 1/11/2019
Summary of FOI request received by eSafety
Documents prepared after Friday, March 15, 2019 relating to the Office’s role in and view of website blocking or online content blocking after the Christchurch mosque shooting.
Description of information released under this disclosure log (and whether released in full or part)
21 documents were released in part and four were exempted.
Exemptions were made under sections 7(2), 37, 47E, 47F and 47G of the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (Cth).
Information that was irrelevant to the scope of the request was redacted under section 22 of the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (Cth).
Other information
The relevant documents have been removed but are available on request. A request can be made by sending an email to FOI@esafety.gov.au.
LOG 7:
Documents in relation to powers granted by the Criminal Code Amendment (Sharing of Abhorrent Violent Material) Act 2019.
Date information listed in disclosure log
13/9/2019
Summary of FOI request received by eSafety
The applicant sought documents created between 1 January 2019 and 11 July 2019 discussing how eSafety will implement or carry out the powers granted by the Criminal Code Amendment (Sharing of Abhorrent Violent Material) Act 2019..
Description of information released under this disclosure log (and whether released in full or part)
Six documents were released in part, and two documents were exempted.
Exemptions were made under sections 7(2), 47E, 47F and 47G of the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (Cth).
Information that was irrelevant to the scope of the request was redacted under section 22 of the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (Cth).
Other information
The relevant documents have been removed but are available on request. A request can be made by sending an email to FOI@esafety.gov.au.
LOG 6:
Documents detailing notices under the Criminal Code Amendment (Sharing of Abhorrent Violent Material) Act 2019.
Date information listed in disclosure log
13/9/2019
Summary of FOI request received by eSafety
The applicant sought documents dated between 5 April 2019 and 11 July 2019 that detail any notices issued by eSafety to internet service providers, content service providers or hosting service providers under the powers granted by the Criminal Code Amendment (Sharing of Abhorrent Violent Material) Act 2019.
Description of information released under this disclosure log (and whether released in full or part)
Four documents were released in part.
Exemptions were made under sections 7(2), 47F and 47G of the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (Cth).
Information that was irrelevant to the scope of the request was redacted under section 22 of the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (Cth).
Other information
The relevant documents have been removed but are available on request. A request can be made by sending an email to FOI@esafety.gov.au.
LOG 5:
Documents in relation to regulatory actions undertaken by eSafety to prevent or reduce harm being done to children and adults by pornographic material on the internet
Date information listed in disclosure log
1/8/2018
Summary of FOI request received by eSafety
The applicant sought documents in relation to regulatory actions undertaken by eSafety to prevent or reduce harm being done to children and adults by pornographic material on the internet. The applicant also sought information on the use of the Commissioner’s powers under schedule 5 of the Broadcasting Services Act 1992 (Cth).
Description of information released under this disclosure log (and whether released in full or part)
The applicant was referred to the Enhancing Online Safety Act 2015 (Cth), the Broadcasting Services Act 1992 (Cth), specific pages to eSafety's website, as well as the Internet Industry Codes of Practice — Internet and Mobile Content.
Other documents were exempt under section 7(2) of the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (Cth).
Other information
The relevant documents have been removed but are available on request. A request can be made by sending an email to FOI@esafety.gov.au.
LOG 4:
Documents in relation to cyberbullying complaints data and high level audits, reports, ministerials and briefings
Date information listed in disclosure log
1/8/2018
Summary of FOI request received by eSafety
The applicant sought documents since 1 January 2017 relating to eSafety's cyberbullying complaints data, high level internal audits and reports relating to eSafety's progress towards its regulatory functions, and high level ministerials and briefings to the portfolio Minister or the Office of the Prime Minister.
Description of information released under this disclosure log (and whether released in full or part)
15 documents were released in full and three documents were released in part to the applicant.
A number of documents were exempted under sections 34(1)(a), 47C, 47(E)(d), 47E and under Schedule 2, Part II, Division 1 of the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (Cth).
Information that was irrelevant to the scope of the request was redacted under section 22 of the Freedom of Information Act 1982.
Other information
The relevant documents have been removed but are available on request. A request can be made by sending an email to FOI@esafety.gov.au.
LOG 3:
Documents in relation to quick exit button on website
Date information listed in disclosure log
2/7/2018
Summary of FOI request received by eSafety
The applicant sought documents relating to user experience, user interaction and technical research regarding the ‘quick exit’ button on eSafety website.
Description of information released under this disclosure log (and whether released in full or part)
23 documents were released in full to the applicant. Information that was irrelevant to the scope of the request was redacted under section 22 of the Freedom of Information Act 1982.
Other information
The relevant documents have been removed but are available on request. A request can be made by sending an email to FOI@esafety.gov.au.