Will Australia’s ban on under-16s using social media work? | Social Media
Will Australia’s ban on under-16s using social media work? | Social Media
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This content discusses the new legislation in Australia that bans under-16s from using social media to protect children online. The move has sparked international debate on the effectiveness of such measures. The government argues that it is necessary for child safety, while Big Tech companies and some human rights groups disagree. The presenter, Bernard Smith, discusses the issue with guests Mark Andrejevic, a professor specializing in data mining and online monitoring, Nirali Bhatia, a cyberpsychologist and founder of an anti-cyberbullying campaign, and Noeline Blackwell, a human rights lawyer and online safety coordinator. The discussion explores various arguments and perspectives on the topic.
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The move has divided opinion internationally on how to protect children online.
Under-16s have been banned from using social media under strict new legislation in Australia.
The government says it is to protect children, but Big Tech companies and some human rights groups say it will not work.
What are the arguments and the views worldwide?
Presenter:
Bernard Smith
Guests:
Mark Andrejevic – A professor at Monash University’s School of Media, Film, and Journalism in Melbourne and a specialist on the implications of data mining and online monitoring
Nirali Bhatia – A cyberpsychologist and the founder of Cyber BAAP, an anti-cyberbullying campaign in New Delhi
Noeline Blackwell – A human rights lawyer and online safety coordinator for the Children’s Rights Alliance in Ireland
Will Australia’s ban on under-16s using social media work? | Social Media
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