Overview
- Australia’s law takes effect December 10, making it illegal for under‑16s to create or maintain accounts on major platforms and exposing noncompliant firms to fines up to AUD 49.5 million.
- Meta, TikTok and Snapchat are preparing to contact more than a million users flagged as under 16 to download data, freeze profiles or face deactivation, according to people familiar with the plans.
- Platforms intend to rely primarily on software that estimates age from engagement patterns, directing contested cases to third‑party age‑assurance apps and, if needed, ID checks, with providers expecting only brief disruption.
- Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Communications Minister Anika Wells acknowledge implementation will have gaps, with final user communications expected shortly before the start date.
- Denmark has reached a political agreement to set a 15+ threshold with parental consent possible from 13, exploring national ID‑based verification and potential EU enforcement with fines of up to 6% of global revenue.