The Australian government wants to pass a law to ban the use of social networks for children under the age of 16. Anthony AlbaneseAustralia’s prime minister announced on Thursday that the move was part of a “progressive global package” that could become law by late next year.
Australia is testing an age verification system to help block children from accessing social media. This measure is part of a set of comprehensive regulations that are known as the strictest laws enacted in this field so far.
“Social media is harming our children and I’m going to end it,” Albanese said at a press conference.
Albanese pointed out the physical and psychological dangers of excessive use of social networks for children, especially for girls.
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A number of countries have already committed to restricting children’s and teenagers’ use of social media through legislation, although Australia’s policy is one of the strictest.
According to Reuters, so far no jurisdiction has attempted to use age verification methods such as biometric data or birth certificates to enforce age restrictions on social networks; Two of the methods being tested.
