Nations Begin to Restrict Children’s Social Media Access
Australia’s law, which took effect Dec. 10, prohibits individuals under 16 from accessing social platforms. Following the change, Meta reported 550,000 accounts were shut down—330,000 on Instagram, 173,000 on Facebook, and 39,000 on Threads.
Around 10 platforms are covered by the restrictions, including X, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, YouTube, Snapchat, Reddit, Twitch, Threads, and Kick.
Several European nations have since followed suit. Denmark passed a resolution on Nov. 7 banning users under 15 from social media. Spain approved legislation in June 2024 raising the minimum age for data protection consent from 14 to 16. France and Norway have already introduced limits based on digital maturity.
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