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Australia’s move is not entirely unique. Countries like France and Norway have introduced or proposed regulations aimed at protecting minors online. In the UK, there are currently no plans for Australia-style restrictions, while laws in the EU necessitate parental consent for collecting data from minors. This illustrates a fragmented global approach to tech regulation, with some countries taking proactive steps while others maintain a lenient stance.
In conversations around these legislative actions, parents are often cited as central figures in determining whether children utilize social media accounts. Regardless of laws and regulations, parents frequently sign children up for platforms or allow them access through their accounts, rendering many regulations easily circumventable.