Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2024C00516:reg:9
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2024C00516
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 9
Character Range: 14202–14991

9  Additional expectation—provider will take reasonable steps regarding anonymous accounts

Additional expectation
 (1) If the service permits the use of anonymous accounts, the provider of the service will take reasonable steps to prevent those accounts being used to deal with material, or for activity, that is unlawful or harmful.

Examples of reasonable steps that could be taken
 (2) Without limiting subsection (1), reasonable steps for the purposes of that subsection could include the following:
 (a) having processes, including proactive processes, that prevent the same person from repeatedly using anonymous accounts to post material, or to engage in activity, that is unlawful or harmful;
 (b) having processes that require verification of identity or ownership of accounts.