Prohibition of social networks for children under 16 years of age
Addiction to social media such as Facebook, Instagram and Snapchat is having a negative mental impact on children. Australia, setting an example for the entire world, has banned social media for children under 16 years of age. This law was passed in the Australian Parliament on November 28. There is a provision that will impose heavy fines on social media companies that do not follow this law.
heavy fine provision
This bill related to social media was passed in both houses of Australia, after which it acquired the status of law. Social media companies have been given one year to fully implement this rule. If any social media company violates this rule, it will be fined up to 50 million Australian dollars i.e. approximately 274.6 million rupees.
The new law is very strict.
Australia has set an example to the world so that children are not affected mentally. According to this rule, if a child under 16 years of age creates his or her account on a social media platform, the platform itself will be responsible for it.
What did the Australian Prime Minister say?
Apart from this, a call has also been made to the parents of the children to enforce this rule. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has strongly supported this new law, stating that social media has become the biggest platform for mental stress for children. Not only this, but it is also the easiest means for cyber fraudsters.
The Australian Prime Minister also blamed social networks for crimes against women. Since social media is prohibited for children, they will be able to focus on traditional sports and physical fitness. The government wants children to pay attention to indoor and outdoor sports.
Social media platforms have considered this law created for social media to be very strict. Furthermore, it has been said that it is a vague and hastily enacted law. However, it will take another 12 months for this law to be fully implemented.
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