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Fortnite, Roblox, Minecraft and Steam must improve child safety, Australian report finds

UK · 2026-10-02

Key takeaway

Australia's eSafety Commissioner flags major child-safety gaps on Steam, Roblox, Fortnite, and Minecraft.

  1. Step 1 · The triggerAustralia's eSafety Commissioner publicly identifies child-safety gaps on Steam, Roblox, Fortnite, and Minecraft, urging operators to improve protections.
  2. Step 2 · Knock-onGlobal operators initiate compliance reviews and invest in new safety controls, raising operating costs and tightening onboarding for suppliers.
  3. Step 3 · Reaches youUK SMEs supplying these platforms face stricter due diligence, longer procurement cycles, and higher compliance costs as platforms adapt globally.

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Source: bbc.co.uk

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