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Social media age ban should not be enforced through passports, government ID, inquiry finds

The Australian government has decided against enforcing age restrictions on social media through passports or government-issued IDs, following a parliamentary inquiry. The inquiry, led by the House of Representatives Standing Committee on Social Policy and Legal Affairs, concluded that such measures would be impractical and potentially infringe on privacy rights. Instead, the committee recommended exploring alternative methods to verify age, like digital identity solutions, to protect children online while respecting user privacy. The inquiry also highlighted the need for better education on online safety and suggested that social media platforms should enhance their age verification processes without compromising user data security.

Read the Full The Australian Article at [ https://www.theaustralian.com.au/breaking-news/social-media-age-ban-should-not-be-enforced-through-passports-government-id-inquiry-finds/news-story/9f46515afa064ac4bf67964b37e006e3 ]