Australia, Ban people under the age of 16 from using social media It became the first country. Although this new law imposes serious obligations on social media platforms, platforms that do not comply with the ban will face heavy fines.

Australia, will limit children’s use of social media the new law accepted. This law prohibits people under the age of 16 from accessing social media platforms and requires major platforms worldwide to comply with this rule.

The new regulations will cause problems for social media giants

Platforms such as TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat and Reddit, Preventing people under the age of 16 from opening an account will have to take the necessary steps. Platforms that do not comply with the law 50 million Australian dollars A fine of up to (approximately 1 billion 124 million TL) will be imposed. However, there are no criminal penalties for users who do not follow the rules. It has been established that it is mandatory for platforms to set up a system that prevents children from creating accounts on social media. Companies are given one year to implement the scheme.

Some academics and non-governmental organizations opposed to the law have expressed concern that these regulations could lead young people into more dangerous internet environments and limit their right to participate in society. Let’s see what results this regulation will bring. It has already become a matter of curiosity.