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Deepfake Digital Harm and Exploitation Bill

Amendments to Harmful Digital Communications Act 2015

5: Principal Act

You could also call this:

"Changes to the Harmful Digital Communications Act"

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This page was last updated on 27 October 2025

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4: Section 216G amended (Intimate visual recording defined), or

"Protecting people from fake intimate photos and videos being shared without consent"

6: Section 4 amended (Interpretation), or

"What is meant by intimate visual recordings is being updated in the law"

Part 2Amendments to Harmful Digital Communications Act 2015

5Principal Act

This Part amends the Harmful Digital Communications Act 2015.