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Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced that social media companies will be required to destroy personal data used for age verification as part of a new ban on under-16s accessing these platforms. The proposed age-verification system, which may include biometrics or government IDs, is among the strictest globally. Albanese assured that strong privacy measures will be implemented to safeguard users' information. Critics, including Elon Musk, argue that the legislation could restrict internet access for Australians. The government aims to pass the bill by the end of the parliamentary year, with significant fines for non-compliance.
Source: YAHOO