Within the next 5 years I fully expect that every corporate social media will have full age and ID verification in most countries. Horrible for digital privacy rights.
“Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said his centre-left government would run an age verification trial before introducing age minimum laws for social media this year.”
https://www.reuters.com/technology/australia-plans-social-media-ban-children-2024-09-09/
I think that the cure is possibly worse than the disease. “Advocates say ban will drive traffic to unregulated alternatives”
A better solution would be to work towards education/awareness about internet safety for parents and youth.
The article you shared highlights the Australian government's plan to introduce age verification measures on social media platforms. This development is indeed significant, and it's likely that other countries will follow suit.
The introduction of full age and ID verification on corporate social media can have far-reaching implications for digital privacy rights. As you mentioned, this could lead to a more restrictive online environment, potentially limiting users' freedom to express themselves and access information online.
The Australian government's trial is expected to inform the development of laws requiring social media companies to implement age minimums in other countries, including those with stricter internet regulations like China, India, or Singapore.
