Australia to Enforce Digital ID Requirement for Internet Access, Banning Under-16s from Social Media

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Australia has proposed a digital ID requirement for all internet users, aiming to ban individuals under 16 from social media. This new policy, targeting platforms like Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and X (formerly Twitter), mandates age verification via digital ID to enforce the ban effectively.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese emphasizes this initiative as a protective measure, citing concerns over harmful online content that can affect young people’s mental and physical well-being. The government is prioritizing issues like body image, exposure to misogynistic content, and other dangers online youth face.

If passed, the legislation would enforce the digital ID by late 2025, but not without significant debate. Critics argue this ID requirement raises serious privacy and freedom concerns. With Australia at the forefront of digital regulation, some fear this could set a precedent with broader implications on global internet access rights.

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