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Social media giants face $50m fines over under-16 ban

Social media giants face $50m fines over under-16 ban

Sunrise · LiSTNR

March 30, 20263m 9s

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Five major social media platforms—Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat and YouTube—face potential fines of nearly $50 million each for allegedly failing to comply with Australia's under-16s ban. The eSafety Commission has flagged the companies for non-compliance, though enforcement faces challenges as the platforms have significant resources to contest the penalties. Debate centres on whether financial penalties are sufficient deterrents or if more severe measures, such as temporary service suspensions, would be necessary to ensure compliance.

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