The sandbox approach


A sandbox programme allows social media platforms to test compliance mechanisms in real-world conditions without immediate penalties, under government oversight. — 123rf

A regulatory sandbox programme was launched on Jan 1 to assess child protection mechanisms and consumer safety in the digital space.

This is being done ahead of a ruling to ban users under 16 from accessing social media platforms under the Online Safety Act, according to Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil.

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