Australia to double fines on Big Tech to $68M for failing to enforce under-16 social media ban
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Al Jazeera Staff
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Australia is doubling fines on social media companies (from $31m to $68m USD) for failing to prevent children under 16 from accessing their platforms. The government accuses Big Tech of circumventing the spirit of its under-16 ban. The eSafety Commissioner is investigating potential breaches by Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok, and YouTube, and will receive stronger enforcement powers under the new legislation.
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