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Australia Strengthens Social Media Ban for Under-16s
Australia has granted its regulator increased powers to pursue Big Tech companies regarding the ban on social media for users under 16. The new measures also double potential penalties for non-compliant tech firms.
29 Jun, 04:44 — 29 Jun, 08:21
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japan-timesMostly Factual13h ago
Australia gives regulator more power to pursue Big Tech over under-16 social media ban
The move comes as evidence suggests children are still able to access the platforms six months after the world-first restrictions took effect in December.
Read full article →RapplerMostly Factual17h ago
Australia toughens kids’ social media ban, doubles potential penalties for tech firms
Under Australia's changes, the maximum penalty for systematic failures to uphold the ban jumps to A$99 million, or about $68 million, from A$49.5 million
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