Section 27 — Part 5 direction — relevant factors

In deciding whether to give a Part 5 direction, or the type and scope of the direction to be given in each case, the Commissioner may take into account all or any of the following factors:

(a)the degree of the harm caused or likely to be caused, by the online harmful activity;

(b)the number of persons harmed or likely to be harmed, by the online harmful activity;

(c)the manner and circumstances in which the online harmful activity occurred;

(d)whether the conduct of the online harmful activity was reasonable;

(e)the likelihood of further online harmful activity being conducted;

(f)whether the direction would be contrary to any public policy;

(g)whether the direction would be in the public interest;

(h)any factor that may be prescribed;

(i)any other relevant factor.