Social media giants compelled by eSafety commissioner to report on efforts to combat terrorist and violent extremist material

March 19, 2024 and   

(ABC-Australia) Australia’s eSafety commissioner has put the big social media companies on notice, demanding they do better to stop the proliferation of violent extremist material and activity on their platforms.

Julie Inman Grant said YouTube-owner Google, Meta (owner of Facebook and Instagram), Telegram, WhatsApp, Reddit and X (formerly known as Twitter) have all been sent legal notices demanding they show what steps they’re taking to protect Australians from online extremism.

Ms Inman Grant’s office said despite WhatsApp also being owned by Meta, it was sent its own notice as it runs as a separate legal and corporate identity.

She said they could face further enforcement action or fines if they don’t comply.

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(Date based on Australia time)

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