Australia’s Under-16 Social Media Ban

Australia’s Under-16 Social Media Ban

Government

Australia is rolling out a national rule that blocks under-16s from using mainstream social platforms starting in December, called the Online Safety Amendment Bill & targeting the Online Safety Act, legislated in 2021. The law passed in November 2024 and is being watched globally, with leaders in New York praising Australia’s approach during UN events, […]

10/1/2025
Data Brokers 101: What They Are and How to Protect Your Info

Data Brokers 101: What They Are and How to Protect Your Info

Data

Data brokers, at a glance What they do: collect and package personal data into profiles sold to marketers, risk teams, and others. Where data comes from: public records, apps, websites, location services, and retail purchases. Why it matters: fuels identity theft risk, discriminatory decisions, hyper-targeting, and exposure. Do this now: enable tracker blocking and a […]

9/17/2025