Australia Bans Social Media for Under-16s With World-First Law
A social media ban for children under 16 passed the Australian Parliament on Friday in a world-first law. The law will make platforms including TikTok, Facebook, Snapchat, Reddit, X and Instagram liable for fines of up to $33 million (A$50 million) for systemic failures to prevent children younger than 16 from holding accounts.
Australia passes social media minimum age law, cracking down on app use by kids under 16
Australia approved on Thursday a social media ban for children aged under 16 after an emotive debate that has gripped the nation, setting a benchmark for jurisdictions around the world with one of the toughest regulations targeting Big Tech.
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