#under16s — Public Fediverse posts

A #study by the University of Newcastle found that over 80% of #Australia|n #under16s continued using #socialmedia despite a ban. The study suggests that the ban has #limitedeffectiveness due to inadequate #ageverification and #teenagers bypassing restrictions. Experts emphasise the need for a more comprehensive strategy to protect children from online harm, beyond just social media bans. https://www.theguardian.com/media/2026/jun/24/australia-under-16-social-media-ban-no-substantial-effects-study?eicker.news #tech #media #news

Under-16s to be banned from social media, Starmer announces

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c77yx1jpg1nt

#HackerNews #Under16s #Ban #SocialMedia #Starmer #News #Regulation

#KeirStarmer will announce a #ban on #under16s using major #socialmedia apps, with additional restrictions on gaming apps and older teenagers. The ban aims to protect young people from harmful content and contact with strangers, with potential legislation needed for enforcement. https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/jun/14/starmer-to-announce-australia-plus-ban-on-social-media-for-under-16s?eicker.news #tech #media #news

UK set to announce social media ban for under-16s

https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/uk-news/uk-set-announce-social-media-34119132

#HackerNews #UK #socialmedia #ban #under16s #childprotection #digitalrights #onlineprivacy

UK consulting on bringing in social media ban for under 16s

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cgm4xpyxp7lo

#HackerNews #UKsocialmediaban #under16s #consulting #socialmedia #safety

#Australia’s new #socialmediaban for #under16s, effective 10 December, will remove #YouTube’s #parentalcontrols, making #children less safe online according to the platform. YouTube argues it undermines their safety measures. The government maintains the ban is necessary to protect young Australians from the negative impacts of #socialmedia. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cp341gz24p5o?eicker.news #tech #media #news

Major social media platforms to abide with Australia’s under-16 ban https://www.3dcandy.social/2025/10/major-social-media-platforms-to-abide-with-australias-under-16-ban/ #3dcandy #3dcsocial #ageban #australia #boost #under16s

»#TikTok, #Meta slam #Australia's #socialmediaban for #under16s: opponents warn that young people may be driven to unsafe parts of the web. https://www.dw.com/en/tiktok-meta-slam-australias-social-media-ban-for-under-16s/a-70909479?eicker.news #tech #media

»#Australia|n #socialmedia #ban on #under16s approved by parliament: The ban, which will not take effect for at least 12 months, could see tech companies fined up to A$50m ($32.5m; £25.7m).« https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c89vjj0lxx9o?eicker.news #tech #media