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Online Safety (Relief and Accountability) Act 2025 · Updated to 29 Jun 2026 · Part 6 · Information and End‑User Identity Matters

48. Retention of records

(1)

The Commissioner may, by written notice, require an online service provider to retain all relevant records in relation to —

(a)

any alleged online harmful activity that is the subject of a report made under Part 4; or

(b)

any end‑user who is the subject of a written notice under section 52,for one year after the date of the notice in this section or any longer period specified in the notice.

(2)

An online service provider who fails to comply with any written notice issued under subsection (1) shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on conviction —

(a)

if the online service provider is an individual, to a fine not exceeding $5,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 3 months or to both; or

(b)

in any other case, to a fine not exceeding $10,000.

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