Australia forces porn sites to block under-18s from Monday
Summary
Australia enforces new restrictions requiring porn websites and other online services to block access to users under 18 by using age verification technology starting Monday, aiming to protect children from harmful content.
Key Points
- Australia's online regulator mandates porn sites to block users under 18 using age verification technology starting Monday.
- The new rules extend protections against child access to age-inappropriate content including pornography, violence, suicide, and eating disorders.
- The regulation covers porn websites, search engines, app stores, gaming providers, and generative AI systems like chatbots.
- Non-compliance can result in penalties up to Aus$49.5 million per breach, with enforcement by the eSafety Commissioner Julie Inman Grant.
