The new law leaves the responsibility for compliance with the law to platform providers, who must take “reasonable steps” to verify the age of users. Those who fail to comply face fines of up to A$50 million (approximately US$32.4 million). While the law does not require users to download a passport, it aims to ensure that “children are not exposed to harmful content online.”
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said the government was committed to “protecting the welfare of children” despite some objections from tech giants.
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Source: Ferra
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