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New law to force social media giants to allow users to opt out of algorithms

3 outlets 3 reports Published Sep 8, 2026

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Social media giants will be forced to allow Australian users to opt out of algorithms under a new proposal. Key points and original sources are listed below.

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New law to force social media giants to allow users to opt out of algorithms

Social media giants will be forced to allow Australian users to opt out of algorithms under a new proposal.

New law to force social media giants to allow users to opt out of algorithms

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3 outlets 3 reports Published Sep 8, 2026

The brief

Social media giants will be forced to allow Australian users to opt out of algorithms under a new proposal. Key points and original sources are listed below.

Social media giants will be forced to allow Australian users to opt out of algorithms under a new proposal.S1 S2

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New law to force social media giants to allow users to opt out of algorithms

New law to force social media giants to allow users to opt out of algorithms

New law to force social media giants to allow users to opt out of algorithms

New law to force social media giants to allow users to opt out of algorithms

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New law to force social media giants to allow users to opt out of algorithms

New law to force social media giants to allow users to opt out of algorithms

New law to force social media giants to allow users to opt out of algorithms

New law to force social media giants to allow users to opt out of algorithms

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