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Roblox to Enhance Child Safety Measures in Australia
Roblox, a popular game platform, will improve its safety measures in Australia to protect children.
They've agreed to new rules after discussions with Australia's online safety watchdog.
These measures aim to prevent adults from contacting or grooming children.
The changes include turning off direct chat unless ages are confirmed and blocking adults from contacting kids under 16.
The eSafety Commissioner is also urging parents to stay alert.
Australia has been at the forefront of efforts to keep children safe online, with the goal of making the internet a safer place for kids.
Roblox agreed to implement new safety measures in Australia.
The eSafety Commissioner raised concerns about child grooming on the platform.
New measures include age verification and chat restrictions.
Roblox will globally set up age verification on communication features by the end of this year.
Australia has introduced measures to protect children from online harm, like age verification and restricting access for those under 16.
- Who
- Roblox Corp and eSafety Commissioner
- What
- Roblox agreed to implement child safety measures.
- Where
- Australia
- When
- New measures to be in place by the end of 2025.
- Why
- To curb child grooming risks on the platform.
Key facts
- Company
- Roblox Corp
- Location
- Australia
- Regulator
- eSafety Commissioner
- Agreement
- New measures to be in place by end of 2025
- Financial penalties
- Up to Aus$49.5 million (US$33 million)
Quotes
Julie Inman Grant
eSafety Commissioner
“While I welcome Roblox's commitments to improved safety, I would also urge parents and carers to remain vigilant and actively support children in navigating online environments safely.”
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“We know that when it comes to platforms that are popular with children, they also become popular with adult predators seeking to prey on them.”
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A Roblox spokesperson
A spokesperson for Roblox
“We share the eSafety Commission's mission to protect children as we remain focused on our long-term vision to connect people with optimism and civility.”
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