Australia Raises Heavy Fines for Social Networks for Unprotecting Young People
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Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese introduced bills that will impose a “duty of care” on companies in charge of popular platforms such as Facebook, TikTok and Instagram. Such companies will be responsible for protecting children under 18 from pornography, “cyberbullying” and content that glorifies crime or encourages eating disorders. “We took action because the community said 'enough is enough',” Albanese told reporters. Social networks…
Two years after a law on online security, this new law will impose a "duty of protection" on social media operators.
Social media giants will face new rules in Australia, which aims to hold them accountable for exposing minors to pornography, harassment and other content considered harmful.
Social media giants will be subject to fines of around €70 million if they do not protect minors from harmful content, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced.
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