under-16 social media restriction
X Complies with Australia's Landmark Social Media Ban for Under-16s: What This Means for Online Safety
Dec 10, 2025 08:21 am CST
Australia implements world-first legislation banning social media access for children under 16, with Elon Musk's X becoming the last major platform to announce compliance. All major social networks now face $33 million penalties for failing to remove underage users as the government takes unprecedented steps to protect youth from harmful online content and predatory algorithms.
Australia's Under-16 Social Media Ban: How Meta and TikTok Plan to Comply Despite Implementation Challenges
Oct 28, 2025 02:02 pm CST
Tech giants Meta and TikTok have committed to complying with Australia's landmark under-16 social media ban starting December 10, while highlighting significant implementation challenges. The strict legislation requires platforms to remove all underage users, with companies facing penalties up to AU$49.5 million for non-compliance. Experts and tech companies warn the ban may drive young users to less regulated online spaces while raising concerns about effective age verification methods.
Australia's Landmark Social Media Ban for Under-16s: How It Works and What It Means Globally
Oct 17, 2025 12:46 pm CST
Australia's pioneering social media ban for under-16s takes effect December 10, 2024, prohibiting platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok from allowing young teens to create accounts. This groundbreaking legislation aims to protect children from cyberbullying, predatory behavior, and harmful content, while requiring platforms to implement age verification systems. Despite mixed reactions about privacy concerns and enforceability, the law represents a potential global shift in regulating children's social media access, with countries like New Zealand and Denmark already following Australia's lead.