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Australia Adds Reddit and Kick to Under-16 Social Media Ban Ahead of December 10 Start

Officials say the expansion aims to shield young people from powerful recommendation systems.

Neben Online-Netzwerken wie Facebook, Instagram oder Tiktok will Australien Kindern und Jugendlichen unter 16 Jahren ab Dezember auch den Zugang zu den Onlinediensten Reddit und Kick verbieten.
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Overview

  • The additions raise the roster of restricted platforms to nine, alongside TikTok, Snapchat, YouTube, Facebook and Instagram, according to the eSafety regulator.
  • From December 10, platforms must delete accounts held by users under 16 or face fines of up to A$49.5 million.
  • Messaging, email, voice and video calling, online games and educational services are exempt, leaving apps like WhatsApp, Messenger and Roblox outside the ban.
  • Communications Minister Anika Wells urged companies to apply the same technologies they use for engagement to protect children online.
  • Authorities have not detailed how age checks and enforcement will operate, and the status of Twitch is still under review.