Nov. 20 (UPI) -- Australian children under 16 will have their Facebook, Threads and Instagram accounts deactivated by Dec. 10, as Meta begins complying with a new law, they were told Thursday.
The users will have 14 days' notice via app messages, email and text messages before their accounts get deactivated. New users under 16 will not be able to create an account starting Dec. 4.
The ban also affects TikTok, YouTube, X, Snapchat, Kick and Reddit. YouTube and X have argued that they are opposed to the band and haven't said if they'll comply.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said the "world-leading" ban was designed for "letting kids be kids," the BBC reported.
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