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ETtech Explainer: Amid online harm fears, nations push social media ban for under-16s

Economic Times

Economic Times · 3m ago

ETtech Explainer: Amid online harm fears, nations push social media ban for under-16s

New Zealand is considering a law to ban children under 16 from social media, aligning with other nations like Australia, which already has similar restrictions. This move, aimed at protecting children from online harm and addiction, is part of a global trend, with the UK, EU, Canada, and some US states contemplating comparable measures. If passed, the law would join New Zealand with countries actively legislating to protect minors from digital platform exposure.

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ETtech Explainer: Behind Elon Musk’s lawsuit against the Indian government

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Australian children able to bypass age limit set by social media platforms, report shows

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Australian children able to bypass age limit set by social media platforms, report shows

A report by Australia's online safety regulator revealed that children in Australia are easily bypassing age limits set by social media platforms, despite an upcoming government ban for users under 16. The study found 80% of children aged eight to 12 use social media, with YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, and Snapchat being most popular. Social media companies primarily rely on self-declared ages, posing challenges for enforcing age restrictions ahead of the 2025 ban.

Australia revokes exemption to add YouTube to teen social media ban - The Economic Times

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Australia revokes exemption to add YouTube to teen social media ban - The Economic Times

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Social media ban moves closer in Australia after tech trial

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