Safer Online Services and Media Platforms

What is Safer Online Services and Media Platforms (SOSMP)?

In June, The Department of Internal Affairs released a discussion document called Safer Online Services and Media Platforms (SOSMP). It represents a key step towards the development of a new, consistent regulatory system that aims to reduce people’s exposure to harmful online content, and create a system that is easier to navigate if people need to report harmful content. The document sets out proposed reforms to the way media and online platforms are regulated in Aotearoa. 

The pages linked below break down some important factors to consider before making a submission, and how to make a submission yourself.