Australia is banning social media for those under 16. Is it a solution for Canada?
Australia's new law banning social media for those under 16 will likely move the needle on Canadian efforts demanding more online protections for young people, experts say, though they call the ...
Australia bans under-16s from using social media – platforms criticize decision
Earlier this month, it was reported that the Australian government had announced plans to introduce legislation banning ...
Australia bans kids under 16 from having social media accounts
The Prime Minister of Australia said the country “delivered on its commitment to support parents and protect young people by setting a minimum ...
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Australia becomes first country to ban social media for children under 16
Australia became the first country to ban social media ban for children under 16 after passing the legislation on Friday.
Social media ban for kids – other countries likely to follow
Note: This report contains links to reports about teenage suicides Australia has followed France in imposing a social media ...
Tech firms criticize Australia’s ‘rushed’ social media ban for kids
Last year, France passed legislation that requires children under 15 to get a parent’s permission before getting a social media platform, but local media reports that technical challenges have led to ...
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Social media firms slam Australia's under-16 ban
Students look at their phones in Melbourne on Nov. 28 as Australia looks to ban children under 16 from social media with ...
Australia Passes Landmark Social-Media Ban for Under-16s
The ban could see technology companies such as Instagram, TikTok and Snapchat fined up to roughly $33 million if they fail to ...
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Australia's world-first social media ban for children under 16 attracts mixed reaction
Australia approved the social media ban for children late on Thursday after an emotive debate that has gripped the nation, setting a benchmark for jurisdictions around the world with one of the toughe ...