ACMA conducts record number of investigations into online child sexual abuse material

September 10, 2013 11:08

The communications media authority last week conducted a record 418 investigations into online child sexual abuse material.

The Australian Communications and Media Authority’s released the numbers to coincide with National Child Protection Week.

The ACMA hotline, which allows people to refer illegal content to the authority, last week investigated 4,700 images of abused children were referred to law enforcement in Australia or through the international network of internet hotlines.

The content is assessed by the ACMA’s content classification group, before being referred for law enforcement investigation and take-down in the hosting or production country.

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Nic Christensen

Nic Christensen worked for Mumbrella from 2013 to 2016, in roles including deputy editor and media & technology editor. He is former media writer for The Australian and has also worked as a reporter for The Daily Telegraph and senior producer for Radio 2GB.

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