Roblox commits to privacy overhaul after eSafety discovers adults can contact children via gaming platform
Summary
Roblox has agreed to improve its safety features after Australia’s eSafety commissioner found that adults could contact children on the platform without parents knowing. The company will enhance privacy settings, limit adults’ access to child accounts, and allow a third-party auditor to review its safety measures.Key Facts
- Adults were able to see child accounts on Roblox and send them connection requests without parental consent.
- Children and adults could view and reply to each other’s posts on public forums outside the game.
- Children’s profiles, including names and interests, were visible to anyone on Roblox.
- Roblox made some safety changes in December 2023, like default privacy for under-16 users and disabling direct chat unless age was verified.
- The eSafety commissioner raised concerns Roblox might not fully comply with Australia’s Online Safety Act.
- Roblox promised to prevent adults from contacting unknown children without parental approval.
- A third-party auditor will check Roblox’s safety features, including age verification technology.
- Roblox has three months to carry out these changes or face legal action from the regulator.
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