A pre-broadcast version of Tracey Spicer's documentary Silent No More inadvertently revealed the names and faces of rape and domestic violence survivors without their consent.
Silent No More
An embargoed copy of the documentary, which explores the #MeToo movement in Australia, was distributed to journalists late last month via the ABC's media portal. The version that was uploaded failed to blur the names and details of three women who appeared while the camera lingered on a computer screen.
The women in question had messaged Spicer after the former newsreader asked the public to come to her with information about sexual misconduct in the Australian media. Spicer is a Walkley Award-winner and a member of the Order of Australia.and News.com.au found one of the women who had her name and details appear on screen was "aghast" that her details were distributed to journalists without her knowledge or consent.
"The ABC sincerely apologises for any harm or upset this has caused them or their families," he said. "We removed the program from our media portal as soon as we became aware of the error. The welfare of those who have suffered sexual abuse or harassment is of utmost importance to the ABC and we wish to assure them thatwill treat these issues with respect and care while shining a light on the need for positive change in this area.
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