Australia's Proposed Social Media Ban for Youth

The Australian Social Media Ban Australia is considering a new law that would ban anyone under

16 from creating or using social media accounts. Here’s what you need to know

The government says the ban is designed to protect young people from things like cyberbullying,

online predators, and mental-health impacts linked to apps such as TikTok, Instagram,

and Snapchat. To enforce it, platforms may be required to use age verification,

possibly including ID checks or third-party systems to confirm a user’s age. But there are concerns.

Critics argue the ban could: • Limit social connection for young people • Be difficult to

enforce because teens may create fake accounts • Raise privacy issues around collecting