eSafety Sets Deadline for Online Industry to Protect Children from Pornography

Published on July 3, 2024

Australia’s internet content regulator has given online companies six months to devise enforceable codes to prevent children from accessing graphic pornography. In its latest effort to crack down on pornography and harmful online content, the eSafety Commission has issued notices to key industry members, requesting them to come up with a preliminary draft of the codes by Oct. 3. Online companies must also submit the final codes no later than Dec. 19. The proposed codes will cover a wide range of services, including apps, app stores, websites, search engines, social media services, and hosting services. The new requirement also applies to internet service providers, instant messaging, SMS, chat, multi-player gaming, online dating services, and equipment providers....

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