As the federal government’s under-16 social media ban kicks in, IT specialist Shaun Rowland warned that forcing kids to "fake" their age could actually strip away existing safety protections.

Listen in to find out why a blanket ban might make the internet more dangerous for teenagers, not safer.

As the federal government&rsquo;s under-16 social media ban kicks in, IT specialist Shaun Rowland warned that forcing kids to "fake" their age could actually strip away existing safety protections.
Listen in to find out why a blanket ban might make the internet more dangerous for teenagers, not safer.

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Why the 16+ Social Media Ban could actually put Aussie teens at greater risk

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