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Showing posts with label U16s social media ban. Show all posts
Showing posts with label U16s social media ban. Show all posts

Monday, August 31, 2026

Dr Eric Crampton: Protecting the children


This week, the government introduced legislation intended to protect youths from online harms.

If the Bill passes, covered social media platforms will be required to take ‘reasonable steps’ to stop under-16s from having accounts. Platforms that do not do enough will risk large fines. And Kiwis of every age could be blocked from accessing sites that fail to comply.