SYDNEY: TikTok said Friday it will comply with Australia’s imminent ban on under-16s joining social media on the day it comes into force, but told users the changes “may be upsetting.” Australia’s world-first legislation comes into effect December 10, curbing the world’s most popular social media platforms and websites, including TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube. Companies face fines of Aus$49.5 million ($32 million) if they fail to take “reasonable steps” to comply.

The 10 platforms, including Instagram, Snapchat and TikTok, would face fines if they fail to take reasonable steps to enforce the law.

Ban due to take effect next week, but Meta has started deactivating accounts already