Australia's Internet Regulator Cracks Down on Gaming Platforms Over Child Protection

Australia's internet regulator has targeted online gaming platforms like Roblox and Minecraft, requiring them to disclose measures protecting children from grooming and radicalization. Non-compliance could lead to penalties. The move aims to address rising concerns over online threats posed to minors through gaming and related communications.

Australia's internet regulator has issued transparency notices to online gaming platforms including Roblox and Microsoft's Minecraft as part of efforts to safeguard children from online grooming and radicalization.

These platforms are under scrutiny to reveal their protective measures, with non-compliance potentially resulting in penalties, as the eSafety Commissioner stresses the risk posed by gaming as a social environment.

The move follows Roblox's legal settlements in the U.S. over child safety concerns and highlights ongoing challenges in monitoring real-time chats on gaming platforms.