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Google says new Australian internet safety bill could cut off under
- On Monday, YouTube public policy manager Rachel Lord testified that Australia's Digital Duty of Care bill could force Google to block under-18s from "everyday communication services like messaging, email and private file storage."
- Lord called the bill "deeply flawed," arguing it would require tech firms "to conduct mass surveillance of people's emails" to comply with new pornography-prevention rules. Google warned it may need to scrape personal data from Gmail and Google Drive.
- Representatives from Meta, Snap, and TikTok joined Google at the Senate hearing, warning the bill grants regulators too much discretion. Industry leaders noted privacy protections were removed from the final draft, risking over-moderation to avoid penalties.
- Communications Minister Anika Wells defended the proposal, stating the law would "set basic safety standards for the digital services we use every day," comparing the regulations to existing rules for food, cars, and children's toys.
- Companies face penalties of up to $109.2 million for non-compliance. Wells aims for the bill to pass by year-end, with new duties beginning 12 months after the law is enacted.
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Google says new Australian internet safety bill could cut off under
·London, United Kingdom
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Google has warned that a new Australian internet safety bill could restrict children and young people under 18 from accessing Gmail, as well as other messaging and file storage services.
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Teens could be locked out of Gmail under safety bill, Google warns
A section aimed at keeping children from porn could reach Gmail, the tech giant has told senators.
·North Sydney, Australia
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Leaning Left6Leaning Right4Center4Last UpdatedBias Distribution43% Left
Bias Distribution
- 43% of the sources lean Left
43% Left
L 43%
C 29%
R 28%
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