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A TikTok spokesperson said Sunday night (US time) that the clips were streamed live on Facebook and circulated on other platforms, including TikTok.
“Our systems have automatically detected and flagged these clips for violating our policies against content that displays, praises, glorifies or promotes suicide,” the spokesperson said.
“We are banning accounts that repeatedly attempt to upload clips and we thank our community members who have reported the content and warned others not to view, participate in or share such videos on any platform out of respect for the person and their family.
“If someone in our community is struggling with thoughts of suicide or is concerned about someone who is, we encourage them to seek support and provide access to hotlines directly from our app and in our safety center.”
Netsafe CEO Martin Cocker said his staff were working directly with social media companies.
“Netsafe has very good relationships with the major social media platforms. As New Zealanders report disturbing content they find, we then work with those platforms to recognize and remove it.”
His organization had received seven reports on the matter since it came to the attention of staff yesterday.
Netsafe was sending information to interested schools.
The executive director of the Mental Health Foundation, Shaun Robertson, said the video could cause distress.
“As may have been widely seen, the foundation has decided to speak up and ask parents, caregivers and others who support youth to take proactive steps to control youth and anyone who may be at risk of suicide.
“It is up to us to bridge the gaps between the adults and the Rangatahi and make sure that we are there to help,” Robinson said.
“Social media can be very positive for many young people, banning it is not the answer. We need to ensure that young people feel they can safely talk to the adults in their lives about distressing things they have seen or heard without fear of punishment. or lose access to social networks. “
Chief Censor David Shanks said parents should be careful what their children see.
“This is a good opportunity for parents to communicate with their children about things they may have seen, not just videos, but to connect with them about things they may have seen or even heard people talking about that could be disturbing. or annoying for them. “
• Netsafe tips on dealing with disruptive content can be found here.
Where to get help
If it is an emergency and you feel that you or someone else is at risk, call 111.
• Lifeline: 0800 543 354, available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
• Helpline for suicide crisis: 0508 828 865 (0508 SUPPORT), available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
• Youth services: (06) 3555 906
• Youthline: 0800 376 633
• Kidsline: 0800 543 754, available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
• Whatsup: 0800 942 8787, available from 1:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
• Helpline for depression: 0800 111 757, available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
• Rainbow Youth: (09) 376 4155
• Helpline: 1737
