Indonesia has announced new measures to restrict social media access for children under the age of 16, aiming to protect young users from online risks such as addiction, cyberbullying, fraud, and harmful content. Authorities said the policy will be implemented gradually through a new ministerial regulation designed to create stronger digital safety measures for minors […]
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Snapchat blocks 415,000 Australian accounts under under-16 social media ban
SYDNEY: Snapchat has blocked 415,000 accounts in Australia under the country’s new social media ban for under-16s, the company said Monday, while cautioning that some users may still bypass age verification measures. Read More: Snapchat ends free unlimited storage for memories The platform called on Australian authorities to require app stores to verify users’ ages as […]
UK, France weigh social media ban for teens
Following Australia’s move to restrict youth access to social media, the United Kingdom and France are now considering similar bans aimed at protecting children and teenagers from online harm. Proposed legislation would prevent users under 16 from accessing platforms such as Instagram and TikTok, as governments respond to growing concerns over declining mental health among […]
Australia’s teen social media ban sparks worldwide attention
Australia has begun enforcing a ban on social media for under-16s, starting with Meta platforms. Instagram, Facebook, and Threads have started deactivating accounts ahead of the December 10 deadline. The move signals a global push to regulate Big Tech and protect children online. The eSafety Commissioner, Julie Inman Grant, said the law is the first […]
Australia to ban under-16s from major social media platforms
CANBERRA: Australia will enforce a sweeping ban on social media users under the age of 16 starting December 10, requiring platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and Snapchat to remove underage accounts or face substantial fines. The law is among the strictest globally, aiming to protect children from online risks. Read More: Australia to block under–16s from […]
Malaysia to ban social media for under-16 users from next year
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia plans to bar users under the age of 16 from accessing social media platforms starting next year, joining a growing list of countries tightening regulations to protect children online. Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil said on Sunday that the government is reviewing age-restriction measures used in Australia and other nations. He cited concerns […]
Meta warns young Australians ahead of social media ban
SYDNEY: Technology giant Meta has begun alerting thousands of young Australians to download their digital histories and prepare to delete their accounts ahead of a historic social media ban. The new law, taking effect on December 10, will prohibit children under 16 from using several major platforms, including Meta’s Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp. Read More: […]
Pakistan temporarily blocks social media
Pakistan Telecommunication Authority today has temporarily blocked social media services including Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, sources said. The temporary ban will be imposed Friday (today) from 11 am to 4 pm all over Pakistan. According to sources, a notification about the suspension of social media services will be issued soon. It is reported that the […]