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Google Raises Concerns Over Australian Bill That May Bar Teens From Gmail Access

Google Raises Concerns Over Australian Bill That May Bar Teens From Gmail Access

Google says new Australian internet safety bill could cut off under-18s from Gmail
Google says new Australian internet safety bill could cut off under-18s from Gmail

Australias proposed Digital Duty of Care legislation could force Google to block under-18s from Gmail and other private services, a company policy head warned.

Google says new Australian internet safety bill could cut off under-18s from Gmail
Google says new Australian internet safety bill could cut off under-18s from Gmail

A proposed Australian internet law could force Google to block under-18s from using its Gmail service, an Australia-based company ​policy head said on Monday, underscoring an industry warning that...

Google says new Australian internet safety bill could cut off under-18s from Gmail
Google says new Australian internet safety bill could cut off under-18s from Gmail

Australia's new internet policy may hold companies accountable for combating harmful content, imposing hefty fines for non-compliance. Google has warned that this could lead to strict age...

Google says new Australian internet safety bill could cut off under-18s from Gmail
Google says new Australian internet safety bill could cut off under-18s from Gmail

Online companies ⁠and free speech advocates say the law could give regulators too much discretion to decide what is harmful, placing ​pressure on platforms to ‌take down content

Google warns Australian bill could block under-18s from Gmail
Google warns Australian bill could block under-18s from Gmail

Australia's new internet safety bill may require strict age verification, potentially preventing under-18s from accessing Gmail, warns Google.

Teens could be locked out of Gmail under safety bill, Google warns
Teens could be locked out of Gmail under safety bill, Google warns

A section aimed at keeping children from porn could reach Gmail, the tech giant has told senators.

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