Social media ban: Instagram and Facebook begin shutting down under-16 accounts in Australia as ban looms

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Australia is set to implement a groundbreaking law prohibiting individuals under the age of 16 from accessing social media platforms starting December 10, 2025. This legislation aims to protect minors from online risks and includes major platforms such as Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and Snapchat.

Australia is set to enforce a new law that prohibits individuals under the age of 16 from accessing major social media platforms, including Instagram, Snapchat, and TikTok, starting December 10, 2025. The law aims to protect minors from online risks and imposes fines of up to $33 million on platforms that fail to comply.

Australia has enacted a groundbreaking law that prohibits individuals under the age of 16 from accessing social media platforms, aiming to mitigate online risks for minors. This legislation is set to take effect on December 10, 2025, and includes popular platforms such as Instagram, Snapchat, and TikTok.

YouTube has announced that it will be less safe for children under the new Australian social media ban, which prohibits access to platforms for individuals under 16. The company stated that parental controls will be removed as a result of this legislation, which is set to take effect on December 10, 2025.

YouTube has announced its compliance with Australia's new law banning social media access for users under 16, which is set to take effect on December 10, 2025. The legislation aims to protect minors from online risks, but has faced criticism from various stakeholders, including Google, which argues that the law may not effectively safeguard teenagers online.