Australia Says Social Media Ban Will Not Age Test All Users

Source: International Business Times

Social media giants have described an Australian ban on under-16s assessing their platforms as "vague" and "problematic" AFP Australia will not require social media giants to verify the ages of all users under its ban on under-16s using the platforms, Canberra said Tuesday. But platforms like Facebook, Snapchat, TikTok and YouTube are expected to take "reasonable steps" to stop children from accessing the apps, it said. Australia has been a leader in global efforts to prevent internet harm, but current legislation offers almost no details on how the ban will be enforced -- prompting concern among experts that it will simply be a symbolic piece of unenforceable legislation.