Roblox has pledged to implement a series of privacy overhauls following an investigation by Australia’s eSafety Commissioner. The regulator discovered that the gaming platform’s safety mechanisms were insufficient, specifically noting that adults could identify child accounts, send connection requests, and interact with minors without requiring parental consent. These vulnerabilities were identified both within the gaming environment and on external forums linked to the platform.

The investigation highlighted that children’s profiles, including sensitive information such as account names and personal interests, were visible to the general public. Furthermore, the regulator found that children could engage in communication with adults on forums outside of the main game environment. In response to these findings, Roblox has provided a formal legal agreement to the Australian regulator, committing to structural changes aimed at better protecting younger users. While the company has agreed to these updates, the specific timeline for the full implementation of these privacy safeguards remains a point of focus for regulators monitoring the platform's compliance.