CANBERRA — The Australian government announced it will double penalties and enhance the powers of its regulator to pressure social media companies that are "not doing enough" to prevent children under 16 from accessing their platforms. This move targets major social media applications including Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat, YouTube, Facebook, Twitch, and Reddit. The government aims to ensure stricter compliance with the under-16 age restriction to better protect young users online.
Australia to Double Penalties for Social Media Firms Violating Under-16 Ban
The Australian government plans to strengthen enforcement against social media companies failing to restrict access to users under 16 years old.
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