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Australia adds Twitch to teen social media ban, Pinterest exempted

Australia has added Twitch to its social media ban for users under 16, which takes effect December 10, while Pinterest is exempt. Existing underage accounts on Twitch will be deactivated by January 9. This regulation follows a law passed a year ago aimed at protecting minors online, mirroring similar actions in the U.S. and U.K. regarding age verification for social media access.

핵심 정리

  • Australia's eSafety regulator added Twitch to the banned platforms list for users under 16.
  • The ban goes into effect on December 10, 2023, affecting account creations and access.
  • Pinterest is excluded from the ban due to its non-social nature.
  • Twitch's existing accounts for underage users will be deactivated by January 9, 2024.
  • This decision aligns with an existing law prohibiting social media use for minors in Australia.
  • Other platforms impacted include Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok, X, and YouTube (excluding specific services).
  • The U.S. and U.K. are implementing similar measures for age verification across social media.

왜 중요한가

  • Australia's decision is part of a growing trend worldwide to regulate children's access to social media.
  • The U.S. has implemented age-verification laws in 24 states to protect minors online.
  • The U.K.'s Online Safety Act mandates strong age checks for children's access to harmful content.

Australia's crackdown on underage social media use, including Twitch, reflects a global movement towards stricter age verification practices to enhance online safety for minors.