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EQUIPEngadget · 2h ago

Roblox vows to make changes after Australian regulator found yet more child safety lapses

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Roblox is implementing new safety protocols following findings by Australian regulators regarding persistent unauthorized contact between adults and minors. Executive leadership must monitor these compliance updates as the platform faces increasing international regulatory scrutiny over child protection failures.

  • 01Australian regulators identified ongoing safety lapses allowing adults to contact children on the platform
  • 02Roblox pledged significant platform changes to address persistent child safety vulnerabilities and regulatory concerns
  • 03The findings follow years of unfulfilled promises by the company to restrict minor-adult interactions
  • 04Global regulatory pressure is intensifying against social gaming platforms regarding user protection standards

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Australia's safety regulator found Roblox still allows adults to contact children after years of pledging to stop it.