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<p>The Department does not hold information on the number of websites promoting, encouraging
or selling products that assist suicide and self-harm.</p><p>People or organisations
that provide information or sell products online must operate within the law. It is
illegal to assist a suicide. The law does not differentiate between criminal offences
committed online or anywhere else; it is the action that is illegal.</p><p> </p><p>The
Government works with the online sector and other stakeholders to address issues of
safety online and the impact of potentially harmful content.</p><p>We expect websites
including social media companies to respond quickly to reports of harmful content
and abusive behaviour on their networks. This includes having easy to use reporting
tools, robust processes in place to respond promptly when issues are reported, and
suspending or terminating the accounts of those who do not comply with acceptable
use policies.</p>
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