Australia is preparing to take a radical step to monitor the social media habits of young people. This initiative planned by the Labor Party government is not only for the youth but also represents a nationwide social media age verification system. Here are the details you need to know…
Is logging into social media with an ID becoming a reality?
The Australian Government is working on various methods to limit the social media use of young people. These include the state’s Digital Identity system, credit cards, and facial analysis technologies. However, experts argue that this approach could raise serious concerns regarding privacy and effectiveness.
More than 140 Australian academics, international experts, and civil society organizations have signed an open letter opposing this proposal. Critics highlight the uncertainties surrounding how the policy will be implemented.
The key point here is that this policy would not only affect young people but all Australians. Users of all ages would be required to prove their age through ID or a similar verification method to access social media platforms.
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The government argues that this policy is necessary to ensure the online safety of children. However, critics believe that this approach may not be effective and that it is more important to enhance the digital literacy of young people.
Although this currently seems to only affect the Australian public and its youth, we know that such policies can quickly spread to other countries. Let’s see if Australia’s new approach, if implemented, will inspire similar policies in other nations.
