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Australia court upholds X fine for not disclosing measures to combat child abuse


An Australian court upheld an order on Friday for X (formerly Twitter) to pay a fine of A$610,500 for failing to comply with a regulator's request for information disclosing anti-child-abuse practices...

An Australian court upheld an order on Friday for X (formerly Twitter) to pay a fine of A$610,500 for failing to comply with a regulator’s request for information disclosing anti-child-abuse practices, amid efforts to impose responsibilities on digital platforms to protect children from online exploitation. In his decision, Justice Wheelahan emphasized that non-compliance with regulatory requests undermines the efficacy of the eSafety Commissioner’s role, which is designed to monitor and enhance child protection in the digital environment. By holding X accountable, the court affirmed the necessity of maintaining rigorous standards for transparency and cooperation, thereby advancing the legal discourse surrounding corporate responsibility in safeguarding children online.

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