Digital Duty of Care

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A proposed regulatory framework that sets baseline safety obligations for digital service providers.

Why it's here

Placed in Assess: 2 article(s) of evidence from 1 source(s), led by framework updates, with 1 in the last 30 days. Confidence 32%.

8Hacker News·9/23/2026regulation
US criticises Australia's social media algorithm opt-out proposal
The US embassy in Canberra said Australia's draft digital duty of care laws could amount to censorship if they force platforms to let users opt out of recommendation algorithms. It warned that vague harm definitions and mandated design changes could affect speech, independent journalism, and platform reach beyond Australia.
8Hacker News·9/8/2026framework_update
Australia proposes digital duty of care and algorithm choice for social feeds
The Australian government has released draft legislation for a Digital Duty of Care that would require online platforms to meet minimum safety standards and better protect users, especially minors, from harmful content and harmful design features. The proposal also includes a "My Feed, My Way" feature that would let users over 16 opt in or opt out of algorithmic recommendations in their social media feeds.