Fines for Social Media Giants: A Step in the Right Direction?
The Australian government's threat to impose hefty fines on social media giants that fail to protect under 16s from online harm marks a significant escalation in the battle between Big Tech and regulators.
The proposed Digital Duty of Care legislation has been years in the making, but its success will depend on more than just the size of the penalties. The issue of regulating minors' online presence is not new.