A social media ban for under-16s passes the Australian Senate and will soon be a world-first law
The Australian Senate passed a social media ban for young children on Thursday that will soon become a world-first law. The law will make platforms including TikTok, Facebook, Snapchat, Reddit, X and Instagram liable for fines of up to 50 million Australian dollars ($33 million) for systemic failures to prevent children younger than 16 from holding accounts.
Australian Senate passes world's 1st social media ban for under-16s
The Australian Senate on Thursday passed a bill banning children under 16 from using social media, positioning Australia to become the first country to enact such a law as governments worldwide seek to protect young people from the mental and physical health risks posed by social networking sites.
What countries do to regulate children's social media access
Australia has approved a social media ban for children aged under 16, one of the world's toughest regulations targeting Big Tech. Here is what Australia, European countries, and tech companies have been doing to regulate children's access to social media.
Australia Passes Social Media Ban for Children Under 16
Australia on Thursday passed into law a social media ban for children aged under 16 after an emotive debate that gripped the nation, setting a benchmark for jurisdictions around the world with one of the toughest regulations targeting Big Tech.
Australia bans world's first social media use by children younger than 16
Australia on Thursday passed the world's first ban on social media use by children younger than 16. According to the law, young people will be blocked from using platforms that include TikTok, Instagram,
The Australian Senate debates the world's first social media ban for children under 16
The Australian Senate was debating a ban on children younger than 16 years old from social media Thursday after the House of Representatives overwhelmingly supported the age restriction. The bill that would make platforms including TikTok,
Australia moves to ban most social media for children under 16 in world first
Australia has made a world-first move -- the couintry; senate today approved a law to banchildren under 16 from using social media in the country.
Australia passes law to ban social media for children under 16
Australia passes a law to ban social media for children under 16:: Canberra, Australia:: November 28, 2024:: Sarah Henderson, Liberal senator "We know there is widespread concern and evidence about the severe mental health impact of social media on children.
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