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Google and Meta Oppose Australia’s Social Media Child Ban

Akinola Ajibola by Akinola Ajibola
November 28, 2024
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The Australian government has been urged to postpone a measure that would prohibit minors under the age of sixteen from using the majority of social networking sites by big tech companies Google and Meta. The businesses contend that further time is required to evaluate the bill’s effects and wait for the outcome of an age-verification trial.

By Thursday, the last day of the legislative year, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s administration hopes to enact the law, which is among the most stringent in the world regarding children’s usage of social media. The law, which was introduced last week, was criticized for its accelerated pace because it was only available for public input for one day.

The law should be postponed, according to tech giant Meta, which owns Facebook, Instagram, and Threads.

The businesses assert that further time is required to evaluate the possible outcomes of this choice.

The administration of Prime Minister Anthony Albanese started the draft bill, which limits children’s access to social media. If approved, Australia will rank among the nations with the most stringent laws governing children’s use of social media.

By the conclusion of the legislative year, the administration hopes to complete the project this week. IT industry leaders are among those who oppose the draft law, arguing that its swift adoption may have unanticipated social and technological repercussions.

Social media firms, not parents or kids, would be required by the proposed law to implement age-verification procedures, maybe with the use of biometrics or official identity. A$49.5 million ($32 million) in penalties might be imposed on companies found to be in violation.

In the absence of definitive findings from the age-verification experiment, Meta criticized the law as “inconsistent and ineffective.” Google agreed, calling for a methodical approach to make sure Australians are aware of the legislation’s ramifications.

TikTok expressed “serious concerns” about the absence of collaboration with youth, mental health organizations, social media companies, and specialists. According to the firm, “new policies must be drafted thoroughly to ensure their success.”

The law was also opposed by Elon Musk’s X, which said it may violate children’s human rights, such as their freedom of speech and information access. The government is allegedly using the law as a backdoor to regulate internet access, according to Musk, a strong supporter of free expression.

The measure, which would modify the Online Safety Act of 2021, would hold social media companies—rather than parents or kids—responsible for making sure that appropriate precautions are taken to keep kids under 16 off the sites. The Meta Platforms-owned Facebook and Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat, Reddit, and X (previously Twitter) would all fall under the expanded definition of “age-restricted social media platform” mentioned in section 63C. Digital platforms may face severe penalties for systematic violations, including noncompliance with the minimum age requirement and fines of up to AUD $49.5 million.

While several independent members have criticized the administration for speeding the bill’s approval, the opposition Liberal Party has shown support for it. On Tuesday, a Senate committee is set to report on the measure.

The bill’s quick development and possible ramifications have generated a contentious discussion about privacy, freedom, and the role of government in digital environments, but if it is approved, it will put Australia at the forefront of controlling children’s online activities.

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