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Indonesia Begins Enforcing Ban on Social Media Accounts for Under‑16s

The step signals a broader shift toward minimum ages on major platforms over concerns about online harms to children.

UK Launches Teen Social Media Restriction Trials

India Opens Talks With Social Platforms on Under-16 Access Curbs and Deepfake Rules

Australia’s Under-16 Social Media Ban Hits Holidays With Patchy Enforcement and a High Court Fight

Australia’s Under‑16 Social Media Ban Nears Enforcement as Malaysia Sets 2026 Plan With ID Checks

Denmark Reaches Deal to Set 15 as Minimum Age for Certain Social Media