Australia Takes Action: Social Media Ban for Under-16s
Australia has passed a new law aimed at preventing kids under 16 from using social media. Here’s a closer look at what that entails: • Age Restrictions : It has banned social media platforms from allowing children younger than 16 to create accounts. • Responsibility Resting on Platforms : Social media companies must ensure that underage users from signing up. • Serious Penalties : Noncompliance could lead to $50 million fines for platforms. • Privacy protections : The law would also restrict how much user data companies could gather. Why This Law Matters • Mental Health Concerns : Advocates say it could help shield children from harmful material and limit cyberbullying. • Enhanced Safety : Succeeding in reducing risks such as grooming and online exploitation. • Critics : Critics also express concern that the law might limit children’s access to valuable information or education content. • Enforcement : Whether web platforms adhere to these rules, and how old netizen...