Major Social Media Giants Accused of Violating Under-16 Ban
eSafety Commissioner releases update on social media companies' compliance with new age restriction laws in Australia.
Australia's eSafety Commissioner has released a compliance update, accusing major social media platforms like Meta, TikTok, Snapchat, and YouTube of potential non-compliance with the country's new ban on under-16s using their services.
The investigation comes as part of Australia's efforts to protect younger users from the potential harms of social media. The Australian government recently enacted legislation that requires social media companies to verify the ages of their users and prevent access for those under 16 without parental consent.
According to the eSafety Commissioner's statement, the affected platforms are now being scrutinized for their implementation of the new rules. This includes examining whether they are effectively identifying and restricting underage users, as well as ensuring proper consent mechanisms are in place for younger teens.
Source: The Guardian
