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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
Technology
Josh Taylor Technology reporter

Hundreds of Australians complain of wrongful social media account closures but ombudsman can’t help

Silhouettes of laptop and mobile device users are seen next to a screen projection of Google logo
Individuals and businesses blocked from their social media accounts without warning are struggling to get help. Photograph: Dado Ruvić/Reuters

More than 1,500 Australians in the past two-and-a-half years have complained to the Telecommunications Industry Ombudsman about digital platforms, with a third complaining about wrongful account terminations.

But the TIO – which is responsible for complaints about mobile phone service, land lines and internet services – has no powers to do anything about it.

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