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Roblox to overhaul privacy after eSafety finds adult-child contact

Published Wednesday, August 19, 2026 · Updated August 19

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  • Regulatory Action and Child Safety — 2 sources

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Roblox has agreed to overhaul its privacy settings in Australia following findings by the eSafety commissioner that adults could contact children on the platform without parental consent. This agreement includes a requirement for an independent third-party audit.

What We Know — Key Points

  • Roblox has entered into a legal agreement with Australia's eSafety commissioner to implement changes on its platform.
  • eSafety's testing revealed that adults could send connection requests to young Australian children on Roblox without requiring parental consent.
  • The agreement requires an independent third-party audit to ensure compliance with child-safety rules.

What Is Claimed — Perspectives

Regulatory Action and Child Safety
  • The Guardian

    The article emphasizes the importance of verifiable safety measures for children online and the role of regulators in holding platforms accountable.

  • Channel News Asia

    The article emphasizes the eSafety Commissioner's use of enforcement powers to ensure online platforms comply with Australia's child-safety rules, highlighting the requirement for an independent third-party audit as a significant step.

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