Comply with online safety industry codes (Phase 1 + 2)
Eight industry sections covered by binding codes under the Online Safety Act 2021.
Who must comply
Captured providers in the eight industry sections.
What triggers it
Providing a covered service.
When due
Continuous; code-specific reporting.
Evidence required
Code compliance documentation; transparency reports.
Max penalty
Civil penalties up to ~$70M for code non-compliance
Summary
Industry codes (Phase 1 in force 2023; Phase 2 from 2024) impose binding obligations on social media services, designated internet services, internet carriage services, app distribution services, equipment providers, hosting services, internet search engine services + relevant electronic services.
Enforced by
Source legislation
Industries
Topics
Source: https://www.esafety.gov.au/industry/codes. Rules Mate is not a law firm. Always verify against the live regulator source before acting.