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Fortune AsiaMeta, TikTok, Google slam Australia's under-16 social media ban
TikTok ANZ's director of public policy Ella Woods-Joyce described the legislation as 'rushed' and 'unworkable', emphasizing the potential negative impacts of poor privacy safeguards.
Meta argued that the proposed ban 'overlooks the practical reality of age assurance technology', highlighting the need for further understanding before implementing such measures.
Google echoed concerns over the legislation, suggesting that Australia should wait for results from a national age verification trial to better assess its implications and effectiveness.
The legislation mandates tech firms to enforce account bans for users under 16, which has raised alarms about the feasibility and impact of such policing.