There's a simple way to do age verification checks online which respect privacy without spending millions on another failed government IT project. So obviously we won't do it, says Phil Hendren.

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Starmer is set to ban under-16s from social media altogether within days – with fines for mobile phone manufacturers that don't comply.

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The Australian government public broadcast network explains in a show BTN for under-18 year-olds that they will not be able to access any online content without age verification. But this may mean no one will have access to social media without a Digital ID.

In 2024, Australia enacted a groundbreaking law prohibiting social media use for individuals under 16. This law, driven by mental health concerns, mandates age verification and could lead to significant fines for non-compliance. Critics warn of potential privacy violations and mass surveillance through proposed Digital ID systems.