Code of Practice

The Department of Internal Affairs has a Code of Practice for the operation of the website filtering system to prevent access to websites containing images of child sexual abuse.

• Code of Practice - July 2017
• Code of Practice - March 2013 (for historical reference)
• Code of Practice - May 2012 (for historical reference)

The Code of Practice provides assurance that only website pages containing images of child sexual abuse will be filtered and the privacy of ISP customers is maintained. The filter will not cover email, file sharing or borderline material.

It is a living document and the Department welcomes comments at any stage.

For more information please read our media release: Web filter Code of Practice available (25.08.09)