Australia to nearly double fines for tech companies failing to enforce under-16 social media ban
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Australia is preparing to introduce tougher laws targeting big tech companies that fail to enforce the country's world-first social media ban for children under 16. The proposed changes would nearly double the maximum penalty to almost $99 million for non-compliance, and force tech platforms to disclose their enforcement activities. The legislation comes in response to widespread circumvention of the existing age restrictions by young people.
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bskyAustralia to nearly double fines for tech companies failing to enforce under-16 social media banmichaelwest.com.auKey quotes
· 3 pulledBig tech companies have been accused of failing to enforce Australia's social media ban for children
Under the changes, social media companies could be fined almost $99 million for failing to enforce the national ban on those younger than 16 – double the previous maximum penalty
Tech platforms will also be forced to reveal their activities to stop children and teens accessing accounts as part of an expected beef-up of regulatory powers
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