A law that restricts social media use to people 16 and over goes into effect in December, but much about it remains unclear ...

Australia approved on Thursday a social media ban for children aged under 16 after an emotive debate that has gripped the nation, setting a benchmark for jurisdictions around the world with one of ...

Proposed techniques for age estimation of social media users include facial analysis or tracking individuals’ online metadata ...

Australia's Senate passed legislation Wednesday that, once signed by the country's leader who has strongly endorsed it, will ban children under the age of 16 from using most social media platforms.

Social media companies like Meta, Snapchat and TikTok will invite a fine of more than $49.5 million if they fail to implement ...

If the legislation is passed, social media platforms including X, TikTok, ... Australia proposes social media ban for children under the age of 16. November 7, 2024 2:52 AM ET. By .

Australia has imposed a sweeping ban on social media for children under 16, one of the world’s most comprehensive measures aimed at safeguarding young people from potential hazards online.

Australia’s parliament has passed a law banning social media for children under 16, putting tech companies on notice to tighten security before a cut-off date that’s yet to be set.

Australia passed one of the strictest internet crackdowns in the world last month, banning children under 16 from being on social media or opening new accounts. The law, which takes effect a year ...

Australia has passed a sweeping social media ban for children under the age of 16 in what will soon become a world-first law. The ban is aimed at safeguarding young people from the dangers posed ...

Australia is proposing to ban children from accessing social media, as Malaysia, Singapore and Pakistan also seek control of tech platforms.