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Meta starts removing accounts for under-16s ahead of Australia social media ban

Under-16s on Meta platforms are starting to have their accounts removed ahead of Australia’s world-first social media ban. View on euronews ... Read More

Australia wants to end the era of kids on social media with international ban hailed as ‘first domino’ in global movement

If Meta, Google, and others can't figure out how to block accounts of users under 16 years old, they'll be fined $33 million per breach. Read More

How Australia plans to ban under-16s from social media

Australia will soon ban under-16s from the likes of Facebook and TikTok, a world-first move of huge interest to all those worried about the harms of social media. - Prove age - Starting December 10, ... Read More

Two Teens Challenge Under 16s Social Media Ban In High Court: ‘Shouldn’t Be Silenced’

Two teenagers are challenging Australia’s under-16s social media ban in the High Court, arguing that the world-first law is unconstitutional because it deprives them of their right to free ... Read More

Teens fight social media ban in Australian high court

Two Australian teens, along with a rights organization, are fighting the country's social media ban for those under 16 in the country's supreme court. Read More

Under-16s social media ban faces High Court challenge

The Australian government’s world-first banning of under-16s from holding social media accounts is being challenged in the country’s High Court, ahead of new laws due to take effect on 10 December. Read More

Australia Social Media Ban News

Find Australia Social Media Ban News Latest News, Videos & Pictures on Australia Social Media Ban News and see latest updates, news, information from NDTV.COM. Explore more on Australia Social Media ... Read More

What happens when you kick millions of teens off social media? Australia’s about to find out

In the next two weeks, social media platforms will start deactivating accounts for children under 16 in Australia under new laws designed to reduce harm online. Other countries are watching, but some ... Read More

Ban harmful content from social media instead of us, say Australian teens

Social media companies and the Australian government should be using their resources to remove predators and harmful content from platforms rather than banning under-16s, teenagers challenging the law ... Read More

Teens launch High Court challenge to Australia's social media ban

Australia's landmark social media ban for children is being challenged in the nation's highest court, with two teenagers alleging the law is unconstitutional as it robs them of their right to free ... Read More

Teens Take Australia’s Social Media Ban For Under-16s To High Court

Two teenagers have taken Australia’s under-16 social media ban to the High Court, arguing it violates their rights. Read More

Malaysia and a number of countries want to ban social media use for under-16s in 2026: Here’s what we know so far

Malaysia is moving to implement a blanket ban on the use of social media for those under the age of 16, starting 2026.The tighter regulations were ... Read More