Preparing for impact: Compliance under Australia’s Social Media Minimum Age Regime
Australia is introducing significant reforms to regulate social media access for children through an amendment to the Online Safety Act 2021 (Cth). The Social Media Minimum Age (SMMA) regime[1], will take effect from 10 December 2025 (the compliance date). From the compliance date, platforms classified as age-restricted social media platforms (ARSMPs) will be required to prevent users under the age of 16 years from […]
Facial recognition technology: Is there a path forward for the Australian retail sector?
The lawful use of facial recognition technology, particularly in a commercial retail setting, is increasingly challenging under Australian privacy law. Even where the primary purpose for deploying the technology is for crime or fraud prevention purposes, consent must be obtained (other than in limited circumstances), from all individuals who facial images are captured and used […]
