Australia social media ban
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.