Aussie Watchdog Cracks Down on Social Media Giants
Sydney News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · The Daily News Now!
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Australias eSafety Commissioner is holding five major social media platforms accountable for potentially circumventing the under-16 user ban. The commissioner has revealed that these apps allow minors to bypass age checks and create new accounts after being banned. Parents are also lacking adequate tools to report underage users. Minister Anika Wells warns of hefty fines if the platforms fail to comply with Australian rules. Initially, the companies deactivated over four million accounts, but now they must provide compliance data. The rules have expanded to include ten platforms, and the commissioner is closely monitoring others like Discord and Roblox to ensure child safety.
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