Irish and Australian media watchdogs agree to work together to ensure online safety

In recent weeks, Coimisiún na Meán has launched investigations into social media firms X, Linkedin and TikTok on suspicion they may have breached their obligations under the Digital Services Act to protect users online. File picture: Pexels

Ireland's media regulator has struck a deal to work with its Australian equivalent on online safety, just as Australia moves to enforce its age limit of 16 for social media accounts.

Coimisiún na Meán and Australia’s eSafety Commissioner signed a memorandum of understanding this week, affirming their “intention to collaborate” as they both aim to hold big tech firms to account in protecting people online.