Countries worldwide impose bans and age restrictions on children's social media access
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Updated · Reuters · Apr 24
Countries worldwide impose bans and age restrictions on children's social media access
5 articles · Updated · Reuters · Apr 24
Australia bans social media for under-16s from December 2025, with penalties up to A$49.5 million for non-compliance; Austria, Turkey, Greece, and others announce similar measures.
New laws require parental consent, age verification, or platform restrictions, with some countries targeting addictive features and enforcing curfews or time limits to protect children's health and safety.
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