Australia to restrict access to nine social media platforms for children under the age of 16 from December 10.
Australia to restrict access to nine social media platforms for children under the age of 16 from December 10.
By Erin Hale and News Agencies
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Australia’s upcoming social media ban for children under 16 years old will include the online forum Reddit and livestreaming platform Kick in addition to seven other well-known sites, according to the country’s online safety commissioner.
The ban takes effect on 10 December and also includes Facebook, X, TikTok, YouTube and Instagram.
Popular platform added to list of companies required to restrict access for children, along with video streaming site Kick
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