Australia's under-16 social media account ownership drops 37%
KUALA LUMPUR: Larangan akses media sosial untuk kanak-kanak bawah 16 tahun di Australia, yang disifatkan sebagai yang pertama seumpamanya di dunia menunjukkan tanda awal kejayaan apabila pemilikan akaun golongan bawah umur menurun 37 peratus dan lebih lima juta akaun disekat sejak undang-undang itu berkuat kuasa, menurut pengawal selia keselamatan dalam talian negara itu. Pengawal selia berkenaan, eSafety menyatakan penyelidikan yang dijalankan selepas perundangan itu berkuat
Australia's pioneering law restricting social media access for individuals under 16 has shown early success, with account ownership among this age group falling by 37%. Over five million accounts have reportedly been blocked since the legislation took effect on December 10, 2025. The eSafety regulator's research indicates a drop from 49.7% to 31.3% in account ownership for those under 16, with parents also reporting better success in setting healthier usage limits. The law places the onus on social media companies to take reasonable steps to prevent underage accounts, with potential fines up to A$49.5 million for non-compliance. Platforms like TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, X, Reddit, and YouTube are subject to these regulations, but no penalties apply to children or their parents for circumventing the rules. This initiative aims to protect children from social media platforms rather than simply blocking access.
This legislation represents a significant global effort to protect minors online, and its early results indicate a potential shift in how social media platforms engage with younger users.
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