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Summary: Meta to suspend access in Australia for users under 16 NHK

1. Meta (Facebook and Instagram) is suspending access for users under 16 in Australia due to an upcoming law banning children from social media.
2. Users aged 13-15 have been notified that their accounts on Instagram, Threads, and Facebook will be removed in 14 days, giving them time to download their data.
3. The new Australian law prohibits social media platforms from allowing underage users to create or maintain an account, with significant fines for non-compliance. This ban applies to not only Meta but also other popular platforms like TikTok, Snapchat, and YouTube.
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Meta (Facebook, Instagram) is restricting access for users under 16 in Australia due to a new law banning children from social media. Users aged 13-15 are notified that their accounts on Instagram, Threads, and Facebook will be removed within 14 days, allowing them to download their data. The
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ID: 45f9f0fc-8838-4eac-89e8-de799ad1e06e

Category ID: listed_summary

URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20251121_24/#summary

Date: Nov. 21, 2025

Notes: 2025-11-21

Created: 2025/11/22 13:40

Updated: 2025/12/07 21:44

Last Read: 2025/11/22 14:48