Social media platforms urged to do more to prevent online abuse

A school child using a laptop computer

A school child using a laptop computer Source: AAP

Social media platforms have been urged to do more to prevent online abuse as the world marks international Safer Internet Day ((5 Feb)). Australia's e-Safety Commissioner has called on global tech giants to build in safeguards to their products preventing the posting of harmful material.



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