Guidance
Basic Online Safety Expectations (BOSE)
eSafety expectations on social media, messaging + designated services.
In plain English
This guidance outlines basic online safety expectations for businesses using social media, messaging, and online services.
eSafety provides this guidance. It applies to businesses using online platforms. It covers expectations for online safety. Businesses must protect users from harm. This includes addressing cyberbullying and harmful content. The guidance is available on the eSafety website.
Why it matters
Businesses using online platforms should review this guidance. It helps create a safer online environment for users. This can improve brand reputation and reduce potential risks.
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Issuing regulator
IC-AUSTRALIA →Topics
Source: https://esafety.gov.au/industry/basic-online-safety-expectations. Rules Mate indexes + summarises; always verify against the regulator's live publication.