Tuesday, 31 March, 2026
Australia Bans Under-16s from Twitch in New Social Media Safety Law
By Isha
Australia's eSafety commissioner has mandated that Twitch, an Amazon-owned video streaming service, comply with a new social media ban for users under 16. The move is part of comprehensive measures to protect minors from online harm. Twitch will block new Australian accounts for under-16s and deactivate existing ones, while companies face massive fines for non-compliance.
Read full story at Economic Times