How will Australia’s under-16 social media ban work? We asked the law’s enforcer

Julie Inman Grant, Australia’s top internet regulator, will be enforcing one of the strictest social media crackdowns in the world. Provided by the Australian eSafety Commission

Provided by the Australian eSafety Commission

Australia passed one of the strictest internet crackdowns in the world last month, banning children under 16 from being on social media or opening new accounts.

The law, which takes effect a year from now, holds social media companies responsible for verifying kids’ ages. Not complying could trigger fines up to nearly $50 million.

The law came over the objections of social media companies, which have criticized it

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