Instagram owner Meta tells Australian teens accounts will close
Summary
Australia will enforce a new rule starting 10 December, banning social media accounts for children under 16 years old. Meta, which owns Instagram, Facebook, and Threads, is notifying Australian users aged 13-15 that their accounts will close from 4 December to comply with this rule.Key Facts
- Meta owns Instagram, Facebook, and Threads.
- Australia will ban social media accounts for users under 16 starting 10 December.
- Meta has begun notifying Australian teenagers aged 13-15 about account closure from 4 December.
- The ban affects platforms like TikTok, YouTube, X, and Reddit.
- Fines of up to A$50 million (about £25 million) may be imposed on platforms that do not comply.
- Meta allows teenagers to challenge the restriction with age verification, using methods like a "video selfie" or official ID.
- The age verification methods were tested by the UK-based Age Check Certification Scheme.
- Australia's e-Safety Commissioner aims to protect teens from online risks with this ban.
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