Social Media News Australia Passes Social Media Ban For Children Under 16

Australia to enforce social media age limit of 16 next week

Australia is set to enforce its age limit for social media accounts starting next week, and the platforms must provide monthly reports on how many children's accounts they have closed or face fines ... Read More

Australia will enforce social media ban for children under 16 despite court challenge

The Australian government says children under 16 will be banned from social media next month as scheduled despite a legal challenge ... Read More

How do social media rules for under 16s differ around the world?

So how does Australia's ban on social media for under 16s compare to rules in other countries to protect young people online? Let's take a look. Read More

YouTube says children to be ‘less safe’ under Australia social media ban

Video streaming giant YouTube on Wednesday attacked Australia’s looming social media ban for under-16s, denouncing the world-first laws as “rushed” and unrealistic. Australia will from Dec. 10 ban ... Read More

A World Without TikTok? Australia’s Teen Social Media Ban Raises Big Questions

Australia’s new law bans kids under 16 from social media. Here’s why the country is doing it, why teens are pushing back, and what experts worry comes next. Read More

YouTube attacks Australia's world-first social media ban

YouTube on Wednesday attacked Australia's looming social media ban for under-16s as rushed, but the government called the policy a shield to protect children from "predatory" algorithms. Read More

7NEWS explains the social media ban: Young Australians reveal how they could bypass under-16 rule

Young Australians believe children will find ways to bypass Australia’s looming social media ban, and it could be their guardians that help them do so. Teens aged under 16 will be blocked from using ... Read More

Reactions to Australia's new law banning social media for children under 16

SYDNEY, Nov 28 (Reuters) - Australia on Thursday approved a social media ban for children aged under 16 after an emotive debate that gripped the nation, setting a benchmark for jurisdictions around ... Read More

Under-16 social media account ban set to transform young Australians’ tech lives | Samantha Maiden

Australia embarked on a grand experiment some years ago – unfettered access to pornography, social media and online violence for kids. Read More

Australia is banning children under 16 from social media: Here’s what happens now

With Australia’s world-first social media ban for children under 16 just a week away, we break down what it is about, how it works, and which platforms are affected. Read More

Malaysia to ban social media for users under 16

Malaysia will bar children under 16 from social media platforms beginning next year, similar to the way Australia and Denmark have. Read More

Malaysia says it plans to ban social media for users under 16 starting next year

The Southeast Asian nation joins a growing list of countries choosing to limit access to digital platforms due to concerns about child safety. Read More