ROBLOX COMMITS TO PRIVACY OVERHAUL AFTER SAFETY BREACH

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WED, AUG 19, 2026

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Roblox has agreed to implement privacy changes after Australia's eSafety commissioner discovered adults could contact children without parental consent on the gaming platform. The regulator said verifiable safety measures are critical to the service's viability.

Australia's eSafety commissioner identified a significant security gap allowing adults to view child accounts and send connection requests without parental approval. Testing conducted earlier this year exposed the vulnerability on the popular online gaming platform. Roblox has submitted a legal agreement to the regulator committing to address the issue. The eSafety commissioner emphasized that robust safety measures are essential for the platform's continued operation. The discovery highlights ongoing concerns about child protection on major gaming platforms. Roblox, which has over 200 million monthly active users globally, faces pressure to implement stronger safeguards protecting younger players from inappropriate contact. The platform must now demonstrate measurable progress in preventing unsolicited adult contact with minors. Implementation timelines and specific safety protocols will determine whether the changes adequately protect vulnerable users.

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