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Not just under‑16s: all Australian social media users will need to prove their age
The age assurance technology trial found errors are inevitable – meaning users might have to provide other ID, and appeal against wrongful bans
It could take just 40 seconds: that’s how long Australians might have to wait for age assurance technology to assess they’re allowed to be on social media from December, when the under-16s ban comes into effect. Yoti – one of the more mature age assurance technology providers tested in the trial – had results showing an error rate of 34% for 14-year-olds and 73% for 15-year-olds, where the system incorrectly said those users were 16. The communications minister, Anika Wells, said the government was mindful that wrongful bans could be an issue, and under the rules there should be a way for people to appeal against a decision and that should happen quickly.
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