Australia has banned social media for kids under 16. How does it work?

Under-16s in Australia have been banned from using major social media services including Tiktok, X, Facebook, Instagram, ...

Social media platforms removed 4.7 million accounts after Australia banned them for children

Social media companies have revoked access to about 4.7 million accounts identified as belonging to children in Australia.
Iowa Public Radio

A social media ban in Australia for children under 16 is first in the world

MELBOURNE, Australia — 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, ...
KTVU

Social media ban in Australia starts for children under 16: Here's how it works

Children in Australia under the age of 16 are now legally prevented from using 10 social media apps. This is the first law of its kind in the world. Australian officials admit implementation would be ...
Houston Public Media

A social media ban in Australia for children under 16 is first in the world

MELBOURNE, Australia — A social media ban for children under 16 passed the Australian Parliament on Friday in a world-first law. A historic new law would protect kids online and hold tech companies ...