A trial is testing ways to enforce Australia’s under-16s social media ban. But the tech is flawed
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- Maddox, Alexia (Author)
- Heemsbergen, Luke (Author)
- Le, My (Author)
Title
A trial is testing ways to enforce Australia’s under-16s social media ban. But the tech is flawed
Abstract
Australia's ban on under-16s from social media is due to take effect in December 2025. The law says social media platforms can't use official identification such as passports to check ages, and shouldn't track Australians. An age assurance technology trial is in its final stages.
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The Conversation
Edition
Australia
Date
2025-05-15
Language
English
Accessed
18/05/2025, 05:25
Rights
Children's Rights
Extra
Australia
Citation
Maddox, A., Heemsbergen, L., & Le, M. (2025, May 15). A trial is testing ways to enforce Australia’s under-16s social media ban. But the tech is flawed. The Conversation. http://theconversation.com/a-trial-is-testing-ways-to-enforce-australias-under-16s-social-media-ban-but-the-tech-is-flawed-256332
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