PM plays down privacy fears of social media ban
Australian PM Anthony Albanese has defended a proposed ban on under-16s using social media, ensuring strict privacy measures like destroying data used for age verification. The law, targeting platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and X, includes fines up to $50 million for non-compliance and allows no parental consent exemptions. Critics, including Elon Musk, argue it restricts internet access, but the government aims to fast-track the legislation by year-end.