We'll work with Indian organisations on online safety: Julie Inman Grant

Other countries are looking to set up institutions like the Australian one dedicated to protect people from digital harm, says Julie Inman Grant

Julie Inman Grant
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Julie Inman Grant, eSafety commissioner of Australia

Pranjal Sharma
The World Economic Forum’s Global Coalition for Digital Safety is bringing together a diverse group of leaders to accelerate public-private cooperation to tackle harmful content and conduct online. On the sidelines of the summit, Julie Inman Grant, eSafety commissioner of Australia, tells Pranjal Sharma that other countries are looking to set up institutions like the Australian one dedicated to protect people from digital harm. Edited excerpts:

Q. How serious is the issue of harm in the digital world?

A. It’s very serious, and also important to realise that harms in the digital world are also real world harms capable of leading to lasting and permanent damage to those who experience them.

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First Published: Jan 19 2023 | 7:58 PM IST

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