Australia is the first nation to ban social media for under-16s
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On Wednesday, the lower house of the Australian parliament voted to pass legislation to ban social media for children under 16 years, and the Senate passed the bill on Friday.

Landmark legislation sees the Australian government committed to the novel step of child protection by banning social media for under sixteens.

  • UltraGiGaGigantic@lemmy.mlEnglish
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    3 hours ago

    it’s still not entirely clear how the Australian government thinks they’re actually going to enforce this.

    “Awww shucks everyone, looks like we don’t get to have internet privacy after all. Don’t worry, it’s FOR THE CHILDREN.”

    • OsrsNeedsF2P@lemmy.mlEnglish
      2·
      1 hour ago

      Another way to think about this: Why should you have to give random companies your ID because Australian teens need to prove their age?