Women continue to lodge more complaints about online abuse than men in Fiji, with 585 complaints from women recorded so far this year compared to 348 from men.Speaking du
The Online Safety Commission has received about 960 complaints so far this year compared to 1,609 complaints last year, with 65 percent of the complaints relating to cybe
As online harms become more serious in Fiji, the Online Safety Commission stresses that we need to keep up with stronger laws and adequate budgets to ensure the victims a
The Police Criminal Investigations Department is swiftly looking into a social media post threatening unrest in the capital city.The post issuing an ultimatum calling for
We will be very stern on misinformation, disinformation and any electronic communication intended to cause harm in the online space.That is the warning from Online Safety
In order for any revision of the Online Safety Act to be effective, those reviewing the law would have to consider whether limiting freedoms, including freedom of express
What started as a normal day of selling at the Nausori market turned into an eye-opening experience for 66-year-old Sereana Vakadani of Namara, Tailevu, after she attende
As online abuse is expected to increase as we get closer to next year’s election, Online Safety Commissioner Filipe Batiwale says they will coordinate with the Fij
The Online Safety Commission is exploring take down mechanisms for apps identified as harmful and is working with the government on this issue. This has been confirmed
Bullying and harassment faced by journalists, particularly female journalists has been highlighted at the Cyber Crime and Online Safety Challenges in Fiji and the Pacific
Survivors of cyberbullying and image-based abuse are urging everyone to show kindness, report harmful content, and help create a safer space where people can feel protect
Alarmingly, between 1,800 to 8,000 reports on child sexual abuse material linked to Fiji are flagged every year to international authorities, and to address the threats,
The Online Safety Commission has strengthened its partnership with global technology company Meta to boost online safety efforts across Fiji. Meta is the parent compan
Police are looking into the circulation of inappropriate content on social media, following public calls for accountability for those sharing such material. In a state
I have been lobbying for the Online Safety Commission to come under the Ministry of Information to streamline the services we provide to the public. Minister for Info
Pacific Nations School student, Isabella Vakarise says the Online Safety Commission should consider checking why people are bullying other internet users online. While
If the Online Safety Commission is not proactive, then what's the use of this platform? This was the question asked by Opposition MP Ketan Lal after Commissioner of th
Opposition MP, Ketan Lal is calling out Fiji’s law enforcement agencies and the Online Safety Commission, asking them why is there deafening silence from them on o
Following the comments made by Communications Fiji Limited News Director, Vijay Narayan, on the shortcomings of the Online Safety Commission Act, the Commissioner, Filipe
The Online Safety Commission has received a complaint regarding a video currently circulating which shows a senior government official involved in an altercation at a loc
A concerned citizen, Alex Cavuilati has lodged a formal complaint with the Online Safety Commission regarding some highly inappropriate and disturbing comments made onli