children under 16

Australia plans to strengthen laws banning children under 16 from social media platforms. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese stated this is a priority for his government.

The UK government will ban social media access for children under 16 years old. The restriction applies to user-to-user platforms designed for social interaction and content posting, including those using algorithms.

The UK government is introducing a ban on social media for children under 16 and setting a minimum age for some chatbots to protect young people from harmful online content. The policy aims to shield minors from 'dangerous corners of the web' by restricting access to social media platforms and certain AI tools.

Australia implemented a nationwide ban on social media accounts for children under 16, but six months later, the law has largely failed to prevent young teens from using the platforms.

Canada has introduced legislation to potentially prohibit children under 16 from having social media accounts, aligning with a global initiative to enhance online safety protections.

Malaysia has begun enforcing a ban on social media accounts for children under 16 years old. The enforcement targets minors to restrict their access to social media platforms.