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Australia bans social media for children under 16

2024-11-25 10:12:21Kosova&Bota SHKRUAR NGA REDAKSIA VOX
Australia bans social media for children under 16
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Australia has introduced a law that could become an example around the world to ensure the safety of children. This country is banning the use of all social networks, including TikTok, Instagram and X, by anyone under the age of 16.

The decision comes after the suicide of a 12-year-old girl in September. Her parents said years of online bullying contributed to her tragic act. Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese played down privacy concerns about his government's proposed ban on social media for under-16s, saying firms would be required to destroy personal data used to verify users' ages. .

“We're doing more than setting a new minimum age of 16 for social media. We're setting a new community standard, making it clear that social media companies have a social responsibility and sending a message to all those mums and dads who are concerned about the impact of social media on wellbeing of their children, their mental health, their faith and their sense of self, that message is simple: We are on your side", said Prime Minister Albanese.

Australia plans to trial an age verification system that could include biometrics or government identification to enforce an age limit on social media, some of the toughest controls imposed by any country to date. The Prime Minister emphasized that the increase in violence from social networks, especially among young people, is a concern faced by governments around the world.

He signaled that leaders of many other countries could follow his law as an example.

"When it comes to young people, we have a special responsibility and this is the opportunity before us. Let's use it, give children back their childhood, give parents a new peace of mind", Albanese added.

The proposal is the highest age limit set by any country, and there will be no exceptions for parental consent and no exceptions for pre-existing accounts. Platforms face fines of up to $32 million for non-compliance with the legislation. 


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