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Australia Sets Six-Month Deadline for Meta and Internet Firms to Protect Children from Online Pornography

Jul 2, 2024, 03:23 AM

Australia is implementing new measures to protect children from online pornography and inappropriate material. The eSafety Commissioner, Julie Inman Grant, has set a six-month deadline for social media giants, including Meta, and internet firms to draft an enforceable code to prevent children from accessing such content. If the industry fails to comply, a code will be imposed by the regulator. This initiative includes a trial of age check technology that will block children from both social media and porn sites. These measures are part of Australia's broader effort to establish online child safety rules.