The Government’s proposed age limit for social media use is an excessive measure and not the only solution to regulating online usage, writes Craig Hill.
SOCIAL MEDIA is a powerful tool in education and banning it completely could prove detrimental to children’s education.
The Australian Government’s proposed ban on social media access for individuals under 16 aims to protect young users from online harm.
However, there are alternative strategies and proactive measures that social media platforms can implement to address these concerns without resorting to an outright ban.
Some alternatives
Enhanced age verification systems such as biometric verification which utilises technologies like facial age estimation can help determine a user’s age based on their facial features.
This method, distinct from facial recognition, estimates age without identifying the individual, thereby addressing privacy concerns.
Government-issued ID verification could also be used, which requires users to submit official identification documents to ensure accurate age verification.
This approach, while …