The New Zealand government is facing questions over a proposed ban on social media use by under-16s, after a department began recruiting staff for a potential enforcement regime before legislation has been introduced.
The Free Speech Union (FSU) says a job advertisement from the Department of Internal Affairs, which would administer the ban, suggests preparatory work is already underway.
An advertisement for a Programme Implementation Director says the position will “lead the development and design of an operational model for a potential new regime,” including “the establishment of the Phase One operational service model for the under-16 social media restrictions.”…
New Zealand Moves Towards Under-16 Social Media Ban Amid Criticism
