Social media platforms face fines for under 16s ban compliance failures

Australia's eSafety Commissioner says five social media platforms are under investigation for potentially failing to comply with the social media ban for under 16s. Users aged under 16 have been banned from social media since December 10th and social media companies who fail to take reasonable steps to comply face fines of up to $49.5 million.

Five platforms warned over compliance with Australia's social media ban for under-16s Source: AAP / Yui Mok/PA

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