Gov to give eSafety Commissioner stronger powers

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While doubling potential penalties for tech firms.

Gov to give eSafety Commissioner stronger powers
The federal government will strengthen the information-gathering powers of its internet regulator, the eSafety Commissioner, allowing it to compel social media companies to provide evidence of what they have done to stop under-16s from getting an account. It also intends to double the maximum ...

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