Australian eSafety Commissioner announces platforms covered by social media law
Comments made this week at a press conference held by Australia’s Minister for Communications and eSafety Commissioner aim to bring…
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Australian eSafety Commissioner battling suits from Big Tech ahead of Dec 10
If the wave of age assurance legislation across the globe had a headlining showdown, it would probably be in Australia,…
Big platforms pout over Australia’s social media law but pledge to comply
Any parent understands that, in some cases, no matter how hard a child protests the rules, they’ll probably give in…
Big social media platforms all covered by Australian social ban: eSafety Commissioner
Everyone’s invited. That’s the message to Big Tech from Australian eSafety Commissioner Julie Inman-Grant. But it’s no party; the commissioner…
Australian legislators spar with platforms, each other over age assurance laws
If there’s one thing every platform can agree on when it comes to age assurance, it’s that biometric age verification…
New OAIC guidelines complement eSafety on looming Australian social media ban
Australia’s much-discussed social media ban for under-16s will take effect December 10, and regulators around the world will be watching….
Privacy, security, speech top concerns in statements on Australia’s search code
Having issued a call for submissions regarding the implementation of Australia’s Internet Search Engine Services Online Safety Code, which includes…
Self-assess ahead of social media ban, says Australian eSafety Commissioner
Australia’s eSafety Commissioner is urging large online platforms to figure out if they’re affected by the nation’s incoming age restrictions…
Age rules for search engines should consider unique factors: Australian tech body
The Australian Information Industry Association (AIIA), the major trade body and advocacy group for Australia’s digital industries, has submitted its…
Australia’s age law for social media gets warm reception at UN Assembly
Australia made the case for its age check legislation to the UN General Assembly this week, with Prime Minister Anthony…
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