Australia is tightening the rules on children’s privacy – here’s how it will work

As part of the long overdue update, the Privacy and Other Legislation Amendment Act in 2024 directed the Office of the ...
New York Post

Australia bans YouTube accounts for children under 16 in reversal of previous stance

The Australian government announced that YouTube will be among the social media platforms that must ensure account holders are at least 16 years old from December, reversing a position taken months ...
FOX 10 Phoenix

Social media ban in Australia starts for children under 16: Here's how it works

Children in Australia under the age of 16 are now legally prevented from using 10 social media apps. This is the first law of its kind in the world. Australian officials admit implementation ...

In the wake of US social media verdicts, a look at what limits other countries have imposed for kids

Dual jury verdicts this week have validated longstanding concerns about the dangers of social media for young people. But the ...

Australia's eSafety Commissioner considers legal action against major social media platforms for child account violations

Australia's eSafety Commissioner is considering legal action against major social media platforms for failing to comply with ...
KPBS

Social media ban for children under 16 starts in Australia

MELBOURNE, Australia — Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese welcomed a world-first social media ban for children younger than 16 that took effect Wednesday as families taking back power ...