Australia passes social media ban for children under 16
Australia has imposed a sweeping ban on social media for children under 16, one of the world’s most comprehensive measures aimed at safeguarding young people from potential hazards online. But many details were still unclear, such as how it will be enforced and what platforms will be covered.
After sailing through Parliament’s lower house on Wednesday, the bill passed the Senate on Thursday with bipartisan support. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has said that it puts Australia at the vanguard of efforts to protect the mental health and well-being of children from detrimental effects of social media, such as online hate or bullying.
The law, he has said, puts the onus on social media platforms to take “reasonable steps” to prevent anyone under 16 from having an account. Corporations could be fined up to 49.5 million Australian dollars (about $32 million) for “systemic” failures to implement age requirements.
| by Anonymous | reply 7 | November 29, 2024 12:16 AM
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Hard to enforce, they'll get around it of course, it's just performative at this point.
| by Anonymous | reply 3 | November 29, 2024 12:05 AM
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A lot of people on Datalounge complain that social media has ruined the world so this should be a good move..
| by Anonymous | reply 4 | November 29, 2024 12:05 AM
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Raises may issues:
Enforcement, naturally;
Removes parents responsibility on raising the children (and pose problems on enablers); it removes decison making from peope and a very nanny oes
Actually children’s rights (does it include whatsapp? Games?)
(I say the above having two teenagers nephews, one in particular is absolutely addicted; i see the dangers but i question if this is the way to go)
| by Anonymous | reply 5 | November 29, 2024 12:09 AM
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Yes you're absolutely correct R5. We should do nothing instead.
| by Anonymous | reply 6 | November 29, 2024 12:12 AM
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Great idea. Do they also ban sex change drugs for children under 18, as we should?
| by Anonymous | reply 7 | November 29, 2024 12:16 AM
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