Australia Bans Under-16s from Major Social Media
Update: 2025-12-09
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Australias New Social Media Law: Banning Underage Users and Potential Legal ChallengesAustralias new law, set to take effect this week, will block underage users from major social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube. Companies failing to enforce this ban could face hefty fines. Bluesky, another platform, has complied with the regulations. Reddit, added to the list, plans to challenge the ban, citing concerns over free expression and privacy. Australian users signing up for Reddit will need to provide their birthdate, with existing account holders subject to an age prediction model. The law aims to protect children from online harms.
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