Australia: Authorities must effectively regulate social media instead of banning children and young people

By Amnesty International

Responding to proposals by the Australian government to ban social media access for children under the age of 16, Amnesty International Australia Campaigner Nikita White, said: “Rather than banning children and young people from social media, the Albanese government should regulate to enhance the protection of children’s privacy and personal data while prioritizing their […] The post Australia: Authorities must effectively regulate social media instead of banning children and young people appeared first on Amnesty International. ]]>

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