Techrights — Links 31/07/2025: Australia Restricts YouTube Access, Personal Privacy at Risk

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The Australian Parliament had already endorsed some bans on the use of TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, X and Snapchat in November 2024.

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Australia is taking another step in regulating the use of social media and streaming platforms for minors. It will now ban children under 16

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By Karla Vargas It was announced that Australia will ban the use of digital platforms such as Youtube and other social networks to children under 16 years of age, with the aim of caring for and protecting the integrity of minors in the face of the wave of algorithms that are increasingly advancing and damaging their integrity by slowing their cognitive development. The information was made known through the Minister of Communications, Anika Well…

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Australian authorities argue that the initiative will improve the quality of life of children in digital environments.Australia vetoes the use of YouTube for minors by using predatory algorithms