1. Social media apps ban for under-16s in Australia: A new legislation banning 10 popular social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, Threads, TikTok, Twitch, X, YouTube, Kick, and Reddit) for users under the age of 16 has come into effect in Australia.
2. Protecting children from online harm: The ban was enacted last year amid growing concerns over child abuse and bullying on social media. The move makes Australia the first nation to introduce a comprehensive restriction of this nature.
3. Penalties for non-compliance: Social media companies are required to establish systems to prevent underage users from creating or keeping accounts, with potential fines of up to AUD 49.5 million (approx. USD 32.8 million) for non-compliance. Some parents support the measure as a protective step against harmful content, but concerns have been raised regarding the feasibility of verifying user ages online.
2. Protecting children from online harm: The ban was enacted last year amid growing concerns over child abuse and bullying on social media. The move makes Australia the first nation to introduce a comprehensive restriction of this nature.
3. Penalties for non-compliance: Social media companies are required to establish systems to prevent underage users from creating or keeping accounts, with potential fines of up to AUD 49.5 million (approx. USD 32.8 million) for non-compliance. Some parents support the measure as a protective step against harmful content, but concerns have been raised regarding the feasibility of verifying user ages online.
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Australia enacts social media ban for under-16s, impacting platforms like Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and others. The measure aims to protect children from online harm amid concerns over child abuse and bullying. Non-compliant companies face fines up to AUD 49.5 million. Some support the move,
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URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20251210_04/#summary
Date: Dec. 10, 2025
Notes: 2025-12-10
Created: 2025/12/10 07:40
Updated: 2025/12/10 07:49
Last Read: 2025/12/10 07:49