Tag: catherine_wedd

NZ Social Media Age Restriction Bill Faces Hurdles

6 May 2025 12:00 p.m. · Source: Federated Farmers

A New Zealand bill aiming to ban social media use for those under 16 faces hurdles. Analysis suggests the bill needs clearer verification measures, oversight, and a broader digital safety strategy.

Politics and Government Law Social Issues Computers and Internet Australasia Education Social Media Age Verification Online Safety Catherine Wedd Digital Safety Commissioner Privacy Impact Assessment
New Bill Aims to Restrict Social Media Access for Under 16s in New Zealand

6 May 2025 12:59 p.m. · Source: Federated Farmers

National MP Catherine Wedd introduces a bill to protect young people from social media harm by restricting access for under 16s, mirroring similar efforts in Australia, Texas, the UK, the EU, and Canada.

Politics and Government Science & Technology Social Issues Education Australasia Computers and Internet Law Enforcement Catherine Wedd Social Media Age-Appropriate Users Bill Social media Online Safety Amendment legislation Parenting