Meta shuts down 750,000 under-16 accounts in Australia

Published Aug 13, 05:54 AM UTC

Meta announced it has shut down 750,000 accounts belonging to users under the age of 16 in Australia, as part of enforcement of new regulations that took effect in December. The rules require platforms like Meta and TikTok to prohibit those under 16 from holding accounts or face penalties. However, observers are monitoring whether the measures are effective, as many Australian children have reportedly found workarounds to bypass the restrictions. The article highlights the ongoing challenge of enforcing age-based social media bans.