Australia proposes Digital Duty of Care Bill with A$100m penalties for tech giants
UKPulse News Desk
Australia's proposed Digital Duty of Care Bill could see tech companies face penalties exceeding A$100 million for breaches, with new requirements for algorithmic feeds and content protection.
- The Digital Duty of Care Bill in Australia could impose penalties over A$100 million for breaches by tech giants.
- The legislation aims to allow users to opt out of algorithmic feeds on social media platforms.
- The bill also requires platforms to protect adults from illegal content and children from six serious harms.
Australia is moving forward with a Digital Duty of Care Bill, which could result in tech companies facing penalties exceeding A$100 million for non-compliance. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese stated the bill is not about government control.
The legislation, as outlined by Communications Minister Anika Wells, will mandate that social media users can opt out of algorithmic feeds. It also requires platforms to protect adults from illegal content and children from six specified serious harms.