Australia will set the age at which minors will be able to access social networks at 16, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Thursday, November 7, who pledged to take strong measures against technology companies that do not protect the privacy of young users.
” Is [une mesure] for moms and dads. “Social networks are doing a lot of harm to children and I have decided to put an end to it.”he told reporters. Albanese announced future legislation in this regard in September, but at that time it was not decided whether it would apply from 14 or 16 years of age.
Albanese announced future legislation in this regard in September, but at that time it was not decided whether it would apply from 14 or 16 years of age.
“No sanctions for users”
The onus will be on tech giants and social media platforms to ensure that users are of the appropriate age, Albanese emphasized, rather than parents who “worry about your children’s safety online”. “The responsibility will not fall on parents or young people. There will be no sanctions for users »he clarified.
Previous proposals to introduce an age limit for social media have enjoyed broad bipartisan support in Australia. Labor’s Albanese said the new laws would be presented to Australian state and territory leaders this week, before being introduced to Parliament at the end of November.
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