What is it about?
This report presents the main findings of the 2017 Annual Population Survey (APS). The APS is the first nationally representative study that looks at adult New Zealanders and digital communications in the context of the Act. Key aspects of the Act - such as the communication principles - and key internet safety concepts have informed the development of the research instrument and the analysis of its findings.
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Why is it important?
The study provides insights regarding New Zealanders’ access to and use of digital technologies. It also explores people’s level of awareness of the Act. A key focus of the study is to measure participants’ experiences of digital communications, including perceptions and experiences of harm and distress in the last 12 months. Finally, the study presents relevant insights regarding New Zealanders’ personal responses, and access to services and resources to deal with unwanted digital communications as well as potential harm and distress.
Perspectives
The authors hope this study will help to understand the nature of of agressive online practices and behaviours in New Zealand and support the development of adequate prevention programmes and other policy interventions.
Dr Edgar Pacheco
Victoria University of Wellington
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This page is a summary of: Harmful Digital Communications in New Zealand: Annual Population Survey 2017, SSRN Electronic Journal, January 2018, Elsevier,
DOI: 10.2139/ssrn.3128121.
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