"The compliance report found that roughly seven in ten children who previously used social media still had an account on Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, or TikTok after the ban."
"Some allow unlimited attempts for a user to pass age assurance checks. Others prompt users to try again even after they have declared themselves underage."
"Inman Grant said her office had 'significant concerns about the compliance' of half the ten platforms covered by the law."
"Courts can impose fines of up to 49.5 million Australian dollars ($33 million) for systemic failures to comply."
Australia's eSafety Commissioner reported that major social media platforms are not adequately enforcing the ban on under-16s. Despite five million accounts being deactivated, around 70% of children still have access to platforms like Facebook and TikTok. The report highlighted significant compliance concerns, with some platforms allowing repeated attempts to pass age checks. Potential court actions could result in fines for non-compliance, while other platforms remain uninvestigated. The findings indicate a need for improved age assurance systems to protect young users.
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