Meta Warns Australian Teens to Download Data Before December Social Media Age Ban Takes Effect

Nov 20, 2025 05:54 pm CST

Meta has begun notifying thousands of Australian users under 16 to download their data and delete accounts before Australia's unprecedented social media age restriction takes effect on December 10. The law requires platforms including Facebook, Instagram, Threads, Snapchat, TikTok, X, and YouTube to exclude users under 16, with companies facing penalties up to AU$50 million for non-compliance.