Australia Bans Social Media for Under-16s

Social media ban for kids, first responders harassment: these laws go into effect Jan. 1
Here's what goes into effect as of Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025. As of Jan. 1, no one in Florida under the age of 14 will be allowed to have a social media account. This controversial bill replaced one that Gov. Ron DeSantis vetoed because he wanted parents to have more of a role.
No Social Media For Anyone Under 16: What To Know About Australia’s New Ban
The ban will give social media companies one year to determine how to best implement the age limit and prevent teens and under from having accounts.
Tech companies put on notice as Australia passes world-first social media ban for under-16s
Australia’s parliament has passed a law banning social media for children under 16, putting tech companies on notice to tighten security before a cut-off date that’s yet to be set.
A social media ban in Australia for children under 16 is first in the world
A social media ban for children under 16 will be the first law in the world to levy fines on TikTok, Facebook, Snapchat, Reddit, X and Instagram for allowing youth accounts.
Social media minor ban, buffer zone for first responders: these laws go into effect Jan, 1
Social media platforms will be required to terminate any accounts suspected of belonging to someone under 14. Account owners will have 90 days to dispute it. Anyone 14 or 15 years old whose accounts are targeted will have 90 days for a parent or guardian to provide consent.
Australia passes social media ban for children under 16
Social media will soon be banned for under 16 year-olds in Australia after a new law sets a benchmark with one of the world's toughest regulations.
Australia To Become First Country to Ban Social Media to Anyone Under 16
In a groundbreaking move, Australia is set to enforce the world's strictest social media regulations by banning users under 16 from accessing platforms such as Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok, and others.
Australia Bans Social Media for Under-16s in World-First Law
Australia passes world's first social media ban for under-16s, setting global precedent for youth online protection while raising concerns about implementation and unintended consequences.
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