Meta, TikTok, and Snap to Comply with Australia's Under-16 Social Media Ban

Meta Platforms, TikTok, and Snap will adhere to Australias new law banning social media usage for users under 16, despite their opposition, effective December 10.

• Australias new law mandates that social media platforms, including Meta Platforms, TikTok, and Snap Inc., prohibit users under the age of 16 from accessing their services.
• TikTok and Snapchat have expressed opposition to the legislation, yet they will comply with the ban starting December 10, aiming to align with Australian regulations.
• Meta Platforms includes Facebook and Instagram, both of which will also enforce the under-16 ban, reflecting the growing trend of stricter social media regulations globally.