30/11/2024
🚨 Australia Bans Social Media for Under 16s! 🚨
Australia has just passed groundbreaking legislation banning children under 16 from using social media. 🌏📱 Starting in November 2025, platforms will be required to verify users’ ages to prevent minors from accessing their services. If they fail to comply, they could face fines up to $32 million! 💰
This move comes after growing concerns over the negative impact of social media on kids' well-being. Despite pushback from tech giants like Google and Meta, the law is moving forward with some privacy-focused amendments, ensuring platforms won't force users to submit sensitive personal data like passports to verify age. 🔒
Will this be the model for other countries? Only time will tell! ⏳