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Australia To Ban Under-16s From Social Media After Passing Landmark Law


Australia will ban children under 16 from using social media after its senate approved what will become a world-first law. From a report: Children will be blocked from using platforms including TikTok, Instagram, Snapchat and Facebook, a move the Australian government argue is necessary to protect t...

Australia will ban children under 16 from using social media after its senate approved what will become a world-first law. From a report: Children will be blocked from using platforms including TikTok, Instagram, Snapchat and Facebook, a move the Australian government argue is necessary to protect their mental health and wellbeing. It would take effect a year after the bill becomes law, allowing platforms time to work out technological solutions that would also protect users' privacy.

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