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Social media eyes UK, EU for reactions to Australia’s child-user ban

By Sara Brandstätter, Patricia Figueiredo and Jakub Krupa ( December 9, 2024, 16:29 GMT | Comment) -- Social media companies will be watching for how lawmakers in the EU and the UK react to Australia’s controversial decision to ban users under 16. European authorities seem unlikely to follow suit, at least for now. Polls show concerns around children’s online safety growing, but regulators in Europe will likely wait to see if Australia succeeds in figuring out how to effectively enforce age verification before considering similar moves.With Australia’s eye-catching decision to effectively ban access to most social media platforms for under-16s making headlines around the world (see here), European regulators are looking on with interest as they puzzle out their approach on protection of minors online. ...

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