‘Safety by design’ could prevent domestic abuse through smart devices

27th March 2024Andi Brown, Criminologist & Lecturer, Monash University

Smart devices have revolutionised the way many people interact, but they can also be used to facilitate a wide range of abuse; Andi Brown, criminologist and Cybercrime and Cybersecurity Lecturer at Monash University, argues that there are several steps that could be taken to design safety features that empower victim-survivors, instead of exposing them to risk.

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‘Safety by design’ could prevent domestic abuse through smart devices

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