Promoting Child Safety Online in the Time of COVID-19: The Indian and Australian Responses
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2022
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Observer Research Foundation
Abstract
Since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic in early 2020, there has been a surge
in cases of online child sexual abuse and exploitation (OCSAE) in many parts of the
world. This brief discusses the cases of India and Australia. It examines their efforts to
combat the increased incidence of OCSAE resulting from greater use of the internet
as movement was restricted in response to the pandemic. The brief focuses on India
and Australia as both have demonstrated a commitment to promoting child rights and
safety and rank high in the 2020 Child Online Safety Index. They are also collaborating
on a range of technology and cyber-cooperation initiatives. The brief assesses the
implementation and potential effectiveness of key laws, mechanisms, strategies and
programmes deployed in the two countries beginning in February 2020, and proposes
areas of collaboration.
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COVID-19, child sexual abuse, International Resources, India, Australia, exploitation, intervention
Citation
Sarma, A. (2022). Promoting Child Safety Online in the Time of COVID-19: The Indian and Australian Responses. ORF Issue Brief No. 557, June 2022, Observer Research Foundation.