Summary
Australia's internet regulator says major social media companies are not fully enforcing a law that bans under-16s from using certain platforms like Facebook and TikTok. The regulator found that many underage users can still access these platforms despite the ban and plans to start enforcing compliance. The law was introduced to protect children from harmful content.
Key Facts
- A law in Australia bans children under 16 from using certain social media platforms.
- The platforms involved include Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok, YouTube, and others.
- The eSafety Commissioner says these companies are not doing enough to stop underage users.
- The regulator found that many underage users can still access their accounts.
- In January, 4.7 million accounts were restricted or removed after the law took effect.
- The regulator will start enforcing the law and collecting evidence of non-compliance.
- Critics question the ban's enforceability and say it may exclude certain minority groups.
- Some parents support the ban, believing it helps protect their children online.
