Original article by Angus Thompson
The Age – Page: Online : 24-Jul-24

Technology companies are currently required to report to the federal government on steps they are taking to minimise harmful content on their platforms. However, eSafety commissioner Julie Inman Grant says her office will further crack down on companies such as Google and Meta to ensure compliance. Amongst other things, they will be required to report their progress on combating child exploitation and sex abuse material on their platforms, with such reports to be submitted every six months for the next two years. The first reports must be submitted by 15 February, and they can incur a fine of up to $782,500 for each day they fail to comply.

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