Meta announced that in Australia it removed over 750 thousand Facebook and Instagram user accounts that it believed belonged to persons under 16 years of age. More recent data speaks of approximately 756 thousand deleted accounts. The measure is related to the ban on the use of social networks by children under 16 years of age, which is considered a precedent in the world. NOS ↗
The owner of Facebook and Instagram opposed the ban, but according to available information, the threat of fines and legal obligations also forced it to take action. The Australian measure increases pressure on major technology companies to more actively monitor user age and adapt their services to new rules for children and teenagers. teraz.sk ↗
New information at the same time suggests that the removal of accounts itself may not mean a complete solution to the problem. From available data it follows that children continue to use the applications, which may lead to further oversight by regulatory bodies over the platforms.
The topic comes ahead of a parliamentary hearing, where further discussion is expected on the responsibility of technology companies in protecting minors on the internet. The Australian case may be closely monitored in other countries as well, which are considering stricter rules for children's access to social networks. STVR (Spravy) ↗
Meta in Australia Deleted 756 Thousand Minor Accounts
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