Fiji OSA
Online Safety Act 2018
Fiji's online safety law covering cyberbullying, cyberstalking, and revenge porn with Online Safety Commission oversight and mandatory mediation.
Jurisdiction
Fiji
Enacted
Dec 1, 2018
Effective
Jan 15, 2019
Enforcement
Online Safety Commission
Why It Matters
Fiji's Online Safety Act creates content moderation obligations for AI chatbot platforms regarding cyberbullying, stalking, and intimate image abuse.
At a Glance
Applies to
Harms addressed
Who Must Comply
- Online service providers in Fiji
- Social media platforms accessible to Fijians
- Electronic communication services
Obligations fall on:
Safety Provisions
- Cyberbullying protections
- Cyberstalking criminalized
- Revenge porn (intimate image abuse) covered
- Online Safety Commission enforcement
- Mediation required before prosecution
Compliance & Enforcement
Penalties
criminal liability
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Last updated January 22, 2026. Verify against primary sources before relying on this information.