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Australia and New Zealand Tighten Social Media Rules for Kids

5/14/2025

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In a bold move to safeguard children under 16, Australia and New Zealand are tightening social media regulations. Australia mandates age verification, while New Zealand grapples with its proposal. Experts warn that these measures, aimed at protecting privacy, could stifle tech giants' expansion in these vibrant markets, leading to soaring compliance costs.

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Story summary

In a bold move to safeguard children under 16, Australia and New Zealand are tightening social media regulations. Australia mandates age verification, while New Zealand grapples with its proposal. Experts warn that these measures, aimed at protecting privacy, could stifle tech giants' expansion in these vibrant markets, leading to soaring compliance costs.