20.1 C
Canberra
Thursday, November 21, 2024

Latest news: Social media

Social media age ban could impact human rights

A number of popular social media platforms that will be banned for children under 16 have been revealed, as human rights advocates warn of negative impacts.

Parents to lose final say in social media ban for kids

Australian parents won't be allowed to decide whether their children can use social media if they are under the age of 16.

Australia can’t shy away from social media reforms

Tech giants are wary of a social media age limit, saying it shouldn't be up to them to enforce the rules but rather app stores to ensure safety across the board. The parent...

Australia to ban social media for kids under 16 to safeguard youth

Australian children under the age of 16 are to be banned from using social media, as the nation grapples with preventing young people getting harmed.

Experts back age limit at landmark social media summit

Laws will be needed for social media companies to comply with any age limit on users, one premier says as experts back calls to restrict youth access.

Social media age limits ‘likely to make things worse’

Bringing in age restrictions for social media could make safety issues worse for young users, child protection organisations have told a parliamentary hearing.

Lies, bad ads, no rules – social media under scrutiny

Academics at six universities are teaming up to create a national body to investigate online misinformation, social media risks and missing regulations.

Dutton to ban kids from the “scourge of social media”

The federal opposition has taken a hardline approach to the "scourge of social media' by guaranteeing it will ban access for children under the age of 16.

‘Democracy will suffer’ unless social media reined in

Social media corporations are increasingly turning against the news but News Corp Australasia executive warns they must abide by Australian laws and interests.

NSW to look at social media ban for under-16s

NSW will investigate what power it has to impose an age limit on social media users as it unveils a summit to tackle online harm for kids.

Social media under scrutiny as Australia prepares probe

Social media algorithms, content and opacity will all come under the microscope as the government examines their impact on Australian users.

TikTok privacy breach allegations under spotlight

Concerns social media giant TikTok breached Australian privacy laws through its data harvesting practices are being looked at by the information commissioner.

Social media, low self-compassion behind rise in cosmetic surgery

A recent study by the University of South Australia (UniSA) found that young women who regularly engage with social media were excessively self-judgemental and more likely to consider cosmetic surgery.

ACCC puts social media influencers on notice

Social media influencers who mislead their follower are facing a crackdown from the consumer watchdog as part of a push for more transparency. 

Aussies less likely to use social media as information source in a natural disaster

New Charles Darwin University (CDU) research suggests that people are less likely to use social media as an information source during a natural disaster

Perks and perils of sharing your kids online: Lauren Dubois

Thud, Pop, and Squeak are Canberran ex-political journalist Lauren Dubois’ adorable children. For those who don't follow her on Instagram, that’s not their real names – and there’s a very good reason Lauren won’t share them online.

Trending

canberra daily

SUBSCRIBE TO THE CANBERRA DAILY NEWSLETTER

Join our mailing lists to receieve the latest news straight into your inbox.

You have Successfully Subscribed!