Hundreds have been charged since the Act was passed. Photo / 123rfFive years after coming into force, more than 500 people have been charged criminally under the Harmful Digital Communications Act. Data obtained by the Herald through the Official Information Act shows 556 people have been charged under the Harmful Digital Communications Act since its inception in 2015. Where to get help:• 0800 543 354 (0800 LIFELINE) or free text 4357 (HELP) (available 24/7)• https://www.lifeline.org.nz/services/suicide-crisis-helpline• YOUTHLINE: 0800 376 633• NEED TO TALK? Free call or text 1737 (available 24/7)• KIDSLINE: 0800 543 754 (available 24/7)• WHATSUP: 0800 942 8787 (1pm to 11pm)• DEPRESSION HELPLINE: 0800 111 757 or TEXT 4202• NATIONAL ANXIETY 24 HR HELPLINE: 0800 269 4389

Source: New Zealand Herald July 09, 2021 04:52 UTC