Victoria announces new social media ‘demasking’ powers for accounts accused of vilification

Victoria announces new social media ‘demasking’ powers for accounts accused of vilification is among the latest updates being followed by Novexa News from The Guardian World. New laws would give Vcat power to force social and AI platforms to identify anonymous users in move premier says will protect children Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Social media companies could be forced to identify anonymous...

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Source: The Guardian World via theguardian.com - https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/jul/19/victoria-proposes-social-media-account-identification-powers