#Australia social media ban for users under 16

The Australia social media ban for users under 16 is now official, as approved by the Australian Parliament. The only other noteworthy country committed to this is France, blocking social media access for those aged under 15 with exemptions. What do you guys think of the Australia social media ban for users under 16? A new bill filed in the Philippine House of Representatives seeks to ban people under 16 years old from using social media platforms. The bill also says that social media companies, not parents or users, should be responsible for enforcing the age limit. According to Tech Policy’s Global Social Media Age Restriction Tracker, five countries have passed laws banning social media for users under 16, while three have already started implementing them. Indonesia will begin restricting access to social media platforms for users under the age of 16 starting March 28, according to an announcement from the country’s communication and digital affairs ministry. Read more in our articles including "Australia social media ban for users under 16 now official" and "Lawmaker proposes social media ban for minors under 16".