From: Andrew Hunter <[email protected]>
Subject: Christchurch terror attack -- removal of video from Facebook

Dear partners,

I am writing to let you know that we are removing all instances of video that contains footage of the Christchurch attack from our services.

We also request that you review and remove any content on our services that contains footage of the attack.

We are acutely aware of the distress and confusion caused by the dissemination of this material online, and in this instance, we're removing all versions of the video, including edited versions shared by media organisations. 

As you may be aware, the New Zealand Government has determined that any version of the footage captured during the attack is unlawful under New Zealand law. We originally allowed edited, non-graphic versions of the video to be shared in an effort to raise awareness or condemn, however, we have since begun to remove all instances of the video to minimise the impact of its distribution on the community.

Please get in touch if you would like to discuss. I am in transit today but will be checking my emails and will respond as quickly as possible. Shaon, ccd, is also on hand.

Kind regards, 

Andrew

Andrew Hunter

News Partnerships Lead, ANZ

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