Overview

• Nearly 19% of young adults view partner tracking as normal in relationships, according to eSafety Commission research.
• Tech-based coercive control, using digital tools to manipulate and instill fear, is increasingly recognized as a significant abuse risk.
• Popular apps like Life360 and Snap Map have surged in use but failed to prevent high-profile cases of violence, including the murders of Lilie James and Audrey Griffin.
• Experts call for education on digital consent, app safety-by-design features, and the provision of unmonitored devices for vulnerable individuals.
• DV Safe Phone has distributed over 12,000 secure devices to support survivors of domestic violence and prevent tracking by abusers.