Australia’s Online Regulator Calls on Tech Giants to Reveal Child User Data

The eSafety commissioner is keen to understand how social media giants enforce age limitations.
Australia’s Online Regulator Calls on Tech Giants to Reveal Child User Data
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Monica O’Shea
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Australia’s online regulator has asked social media companies to disclose the number of children using their platforms, and how they are enforcing age limits.

Eight companies have 30 days to respond to eSafety Commissioner Julie Inman Grant, who will publish the findings.

Monica O’Shea
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Monica O’Shea is a reporter based in Australia. She previously worked as a reporter for Motley Fool Australia, Daily Mail Australia, and Fairfax Regional Media. She can be reached at monica.o'[email protected]
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