Social Media Ban ‘Unenforceable’, Experts Say

Experts and children are sharing feasibility, privacy, and scope fears about Australia’s incoming social media ban for children younger than 16.
The social media age restriction was signed off on by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and state and territory leaders on Nov. 8 but questions remain over its implementation.
Justine Humphry, one of three authors of a study into emerging online safety issues, said the ban was “unenforceable” and wouldn’t provide long-term benefits for young people.
“The technology required for age verification of young people is very unreliable and still exploratory,” the University of Sydney digital cultures lecturer told AAP.
Based on the eSafety Commissioner-funded research, Humphry said the vast majority of teenagers from 12 to 17 surveyed suggested they could get around age restrictions….