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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.
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.