Following the ban by Australia on children under the age of 16 accessing social media in December, other nations such as Spain and Malaysia expressed interest in imposing a similar ban. Initially, reports indicated that millions of underage accounts were removed from social media following the decision. However, a new review has revealed that many teenagers continue to use social media without proper age verification. The Australian government is currently investigating those organizations for possible violations of the law. According to the government, the issue is not parents or children but social media companies not taking appropriate steps towards the enforcement of the law, which comes with severe penalties. Recent court cases in the U.S. against tech giants have helped Australia in its efforts to hold social media accountable for protecting young users.
Under Global Spotlight, Australia Plays Hardball on Social Media Ban
