Australia wants to sell its social media ban to the world – but are the measures even working?
Australia is attempting to promote its social media ban for under-16s to other countries. The ban, which has been in effect for four months, aims to protect younger users. However, a recent report indicates that the ban may not be fully effective, as two-thirds of teenagers are still using the targeted platforms.
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eSafety says it has "significant concerns" about the compliance of Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok and YouTube.
4.7 million accounts had been restricted or removed in the first month since the law took effect on December 10.
5 million Australian accounts had been deactivated.
Nearly 70% of under-16s with accounts on Instagram, Snapchat or TikTok had maintained access after the ban.
A survey of 900 Australian parents found around a third (31%) said their children still had one or more social media accounts after the ban.
Social media platforms are choosing to do the absolute bare minimum because they want these laws to fail.
Two-thirds of teenagers are still on social media platforms included in the ban.
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