Australia’s New Social Media ID Requirements: Government Crackdown on Online Abuse

In a bold move to curb online abuse, the Australian government is considering a new policy requiring social media users to verify their identities with 100 points of identification, similar to passport applications. This measure would grant police access to social media accounts, potentially leading to defamation suits or criminal charges for those engaging in harmful behavior online. The policy, recommended by a federal parliamentary inquiry, aims to remove the anonymity of users and enforce accountability on platforms like Facebook and Twitter.