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Roblox must make changes after failing to block adults creeping on kids
Roblox has been found lacking in its efforts to protect children from adult contact on its platform, according to Australia's eSafety commissioner. The agency conducted tests revealing that despite previous changes, adults can still send requests to view children's profiles, exposing them to potential exploitation. eSafety highlighted the platform's failure to restrict visibility of kids’ profiles and user-generated biographies. In response, Roblox has entered a court-enforceable agreement to implement necessary changes in the coming months.
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Published 20 Aug 2026, 17:55 UTC1 min read
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Summary
TL;DR
- Roblox fails to adequately protect children from adult contact.
- Testing by eSafety revealed gaps in Roblox's safeguards.
- Children's profiles remain visible to all users, posing risks.
- Roblox must make regulatory changes in three months.
- The platform has over 1.7 million young users in Australia.
Interesting facts
- Australia's Online Safety Act mandates children's accounts to be private by default.
- Roblox believes it is currently fulfilling its safety obligations despite findings.
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