Ohio proposal: Get parents’ OK for kids to use social media
1 year, 10 months ago

Ohio proposal: Get parents’ OK for kids to use social media

Associated Press  

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio’s governor wants the state to require parental consent for kids under 16 to get new accounts on TikTok, Snapchat and other social media platforms. Mike DeWine’s two-year budget proposal would create a law that social media companies must obtain a parent’s permission for children to sign up for social media and gaming apps. Jon Husted, who is driving the initiative, said it would not apply to “e-commerce” or “online shopping.” “Social media companies produce a product that is intentionally addictive to our children and has been proven harmful to kids,” Husted said. “Parents should know about it before it happens and social media companies should be held accountable.” Companies subject to the regulations would have to produce methods to determine if a user is under 16 and send written confirmation to parents to verify their consent is legitimate. Social media companies also would have to create an introductory screen known as a “splash page” for age verification.

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How will Australia's under-16 social media ban work? We asked the law's enforcer
6 days, 14 hours ago

How will Australia's under-16 social media ban work? We asked the law's enforcer

NPR  

How will Australia's under-16 social media ban work? We asked the law's enforcer toggle caption Provided by the Australian eSafety Commission Australia passed one of the strictest internet crackdowns in the world last month, banning children under 16 from being on social media or opening new accounts. Sponsor Message Research that's examined the link between social media use and teens' …

Texas weighs social media bans for minors as schools and police face challenges
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Texas weighs social media bans for minors as schools and police face challenges

Associated Press  

As school districts struggle to control the spread of cyberbullying, sexual abuse images and online exploitation among their students, Texas lawmakers could consider banning social media from minors, among other sweeping measures, in the upcoming legislative session. While they welcome any efforts to reduce harm to children, school officials and cybercrime investigators say more needs to be done to hold …

Australia is banning social media for people under 16. Could this work elsewhere — or even there?
3 weeks ago

Australia is banning social media for people under 16. Could this work elsewhere — or even there?

Associated Press  

It is an ambitious social experiment of our moment in history — one that experts say could accomplish something that parents, schools and other governments have attempted with varying degrees of success: keeping kids off social media until they turn 16. “It’s clear that social media companies have to be held accountable, which is what Australia is trying to do,” …

Australia's social media ban for under-16s sparks debate
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Australia's social media ban for under-16s sparks debate

China Daily  

A schoolboy looks at his phone in Melbourne on Nov 27, 2024 as Australia looks to ban children under 16 from social media. While many agree that social media can be harmful to the development of young people, a legally enforceable ban leaves many unsure of the consequences. Instead, it should be the responsibilities of big tech companies to regulate …

Australia's social media ban for under-16s sparks debate
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Australia's social media ban for under-16s sparks debate

China Daily  

By Barry He in London | China Daily Global | Updated: 2024-12-02 11:18 A schoolboy looks at his phone in Melbourne on Nov 27, 2024 as Australia looks to ban children under 16 from social media. While many agree that social media can be harmful to the development of young people, a legally enforceable ban leaves many unsure of the …

In graphics | Australia bans social media for children under 16: What it means and how it will be implemented?
3 weeks, 5 days ago

In graphics | Australia bans social media for children under 16: What it means and how it will be implemented?

Firstpost  

Australia has passed a historic law banning social media access for children under 16. Let’s take a closer look at what the new law means for the children and its implementation The Australian Parliament has passed a law banning children under 16 from using social media, making it the first country to implement such a measure. The Social Media Minimum …

Australia bans social media for kids under 16. But how will this even work?
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Australia bans social media for kids under 16. But how will this even work?

Firstpost  

Australia has passed legislation to ban under-16s from having an account on social media platforms. Reuters The federal parliament has passed legislation to ban people under 16 from having an account with some social media platforms. The Social Media Minimum Age bill The legislation amends the current Online Safety Act 2021 and defines an “age-restricted user” as a person under …

Australia lawmakers pass landmark social-media ban for under-16s
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Australia lawmakers pass landmark social-media ban for under-16s

Live Mint  

Australia is set to become the first country to ban social media use by under-16s after the country’s Senate overwhelmingly voted in favor of strict new legislation. “Social media is doing harm to our children and I’m calling time on it," Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said when the bill was introduced to Parliament earlier this month. The legislation marks …

Australia to ban under-16s from social media after passing landmark law
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Australia to ban under-16s from social media after passing landmark law

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Australia will ban children under …

Australia passes landmark law banning social media for children under 16
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Australia passes landmark law banning social media for children under 16

Firstpost  

The law, expected to take effect in November 2025, sets some of the toughest social media controls in the world and will force platforms to take reasonable steps to ensure age-verification protections are in place A high school student poses with his mobile phone showing his social media applications in Melbourne, Australia, on Thursday. Reuters Australian lawmakers on Thursday passed …

The Australian Senate debates the world’s first social media ban for children under 16
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3 weeks, 6 days ago

The Australian Senate debates the world’s first social media ban for children under 16

Associated Press  

MELBOURNE, Australia — The Australian Senate was debating a ban on children younger than 16 years old from social media Thursday after the House of Representatives overwhelmingly supported the age restriction. “The core focus of this legislation is simple: It demands that social media companies take reasonable steps to identify and remove underage users from their platforms,” Kovacic told the …

Google & Meta Want Australia To Put Social Media Ban For Children Under 16 Bill On Hold, Here's Why
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4 weeks ago

Google & Meta Want Australia To Put Social Media Ban For Children Under 16 Bill On Hold, Here's Why

ABP News  

Australia is inching towards banning social media for minors who are under the age of 16 and social media giants are trying to counter it in any way that they can. Google and Facebook have now come forward with the demand of delaying the bill that will ban most forms of social media for children under the age of 16. …

Australia passes landmark bill seeking social media ban for children under 16
4 weeks ago

Australia passes landmark bill seeking social media ban for children under 16

Hindustan Times  

Australia moved closer to implementing a ban on social media use for children under 16, after the country's House of Representatives passed the bill on Wednesday, according to Reuters. - Prime Minister Albanese, seeking to improve his approval ratings ahead of the upcoming May election, has highlighted the physical and mental health risks posed by excessive social media use among …

Amid Google-Facebook pressure, Australia takes another step to ban social media for children
4 weeks ago

Amid Google-Facebook pressure, Australia takes another step to ban social media for children

Firstpost  

Despite opposition from companies like Google and Meta, Australia’s lower house has passed a bill to ban social media for children under 16, requiring age-verification protections Australia on Wednesday moved closer to banning social media for children under 16 after the parliament’s lower house passed the bill even as Alphabet’s, opens new tab Google and Facebook-owner Meta, opens new tab …

Australia pushes for social media ban for kids under 16: Here are the rules
4 weeks ago

Australia pushes for social media ban for kids under 16: Here are the rules

India Today  

Australia took a major step toward banning social media for children under 16 on Wednesday, with the lower house of Parliament passing a bill aimed at implementing some of the toughest online controls globally. The bill passed with bipartisan support, securing 102 votes to 13, as Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's government pushes for swift enactment before the year’s end. Here …

Meta, TikTok, Google Slam Australia’s Under-16 Social Media Ban
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4 weeks, 1 day ago

Meta, TikTok, Google Slam Australia’s Under-16 Social Media Ban

Live Mint  

-- Global tech giants including Meta, TikTok and Google have heavily criticized Australian legislation to ban children under 16 from accessing social media platforms, setting the stage for a policy fight as the government tries to push the bill through parliament this week. Under the proposed law, Australians under 16 years of age will be prohibited from setting up accounts …

Tens of thousands of teens lying about their age on social media to beat safeguards
1 month ago

Tens of thousands of teens lying about their age on social media to beat safeguards

The Telegraph  

The majority of children using social media apps are hiding their true age to access features meant for adults and teenagers, official research has revealed. Most under-18s using apps such as Instagram, TikTok and Snapchat have entered fake dates of birth to appear older than their real age, according to Ofcom. The figures outline the scale of children bypassing age …

Australia social media ban: Is restricting all under-16s from social apps really the answer?
1 month ago

Australia social media ban: Is restricting all under-16s from social apps really the answer?

CNN  

Brisbane, Australia CNN — Kirra Pendergast talks to thousands of teenagers each year in her role as a cyber safety educator. The Australian government hopes to pass what it calls “world-leading” legislation this week to wipe social media accounts – including Snapchat, TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, Reddit and X – from the devices of children under 16. Children who’ve killed themselves …

A social media ban for children younger than 16 is introduced in Australia’s Parliament
1 month ago

A social media ban for children younger than 16 is introduced in Australia’s Parliament

The Hindu  

Australia’s communications minister introduced a world-first law into Parliament on Thursday that would ban children younger than 16 from social media, saying online safety was one of parents’ toughest challenges. Michelle Rowland said TikTok, Facebook, Snapchat, Reddit, X and Instagram were among the platforms that would face fines of up to 50 million Australian dollars for systemic failures to prevent …

Australia won’t force social media users to share their personal details when child ban takes effect
1 month ago

Australia won’t force social media users to share their personal details when child ban takes effect

Associated Press  

MELBOURNE, Australia — Australia’s communications minister said Wednesday the government won’t force social media users to hand over their personal information to tech companies, as children younger than 16 are set to be banned from the platforms. Rowland told Parliament on Wednesday the legislation will contain “robust provisions” to protect social media users’ privacy. Age Check Certification Scheme’s chief executive …

Australia introduces bill to limit under-16s from using social media with tech companies facing huge fines
1 month ago

Australia introduces bill to limit under-16s from using social media with tech companies facing huge fines

CNN  

Brisbane, Australia CNN — The Australian government is threatening multimillion dollar fines for social media companies that breach a proposed ban on children under 16 from using their service. Communications Minister Michelle Rowland introduced an amendment to the Online Safety Act in parliament on Thursday, which the government has pitched as “world-leading social media reform.” “The Albanese Government is introducing …

Australia’s plan to ban children from social media proves popular and problematic
1 month, 1 week ago

Australia’s plan to ban children from social media proves popular and problematic

Associated Press  

MELBOURNE, Australia — How do you protect children from the harms of social media? The Australian government’s plan to ban children from social media platforms including X, TikTok, Facebook and Instagram until their 16th birthdays is politically popular. More than 140 such experts signed an open letter to Prime Minister Anthony Albanese condemning the 16-year age limit as “too blunt …

Australia's plan to ban children from social media proves popular and problematic
1 month, 1 week ago

Australia's plan to ban children from social media proves popular and problematic

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The Australian government’s plan to ban children from social …

Australian states back national plan to ban children younger than 16 from social media
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Australian states back national plan to ban children younger than 16 from social media

Associated Press  

MELBOURNE, Australia — Australia’s states and territories on Friday unanimously backed a national plan to require most forms of social media to bar children younger than 16. More than 140 academics with expertise in fields related to technology and child welfare signed an open letter to Albanese last month opposing a social media age limit as “too blunt an instrument …

Australia bans social media for kids under 16
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Australia bans social media for kids under 16

India Today  

Australia’s Prime Minister, Anthony Albanese, announced on Thursday that the government will introduce legislation to ban children under 16 from using social media platforms. “The onus won’t be on parents or young people.” IMPACT ON MAJOR SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS Communications Minister Michelle Rowland clarified that the new regulations would apply to major platforms such as Meta’s Instagram and Facebook, ByteDance’s …

Under 16s will be banned from using social media, Australia announces
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Under 16s will be banned from using social media, Australia announces

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “Social media is doing harm to our kids and I’m calling time on it,” Australian prime minister …

Australia moves to ban children under 16 from social media
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Australia moves to ban children under 16 from social media

Raw Story  

Australia's prime minister on Thursday vowed to ban children under 16 from social media, saying the pervasive influence of platforms like Facebook and TikTok was "doing real harm to our kids". Australia is among the vanguard of nations trying to clean up social media, and the proposed age limit would be among the world's strictest measures aimed at children. "The …

Australia to legislate for ban on social media for children under 16
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Australia to legislate for ban on social media for children under 16

Hindustan Times  

SYDNEY: The Australian government will legislate for a ban on social media for children under 16, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Thursday, in what it calls a world-leading package of measures that could become law late next year. A number of countries have already vowed to curb social media use by children through legislation, though Australia’s policy is one …

Australia plans a social media ban for children under 16
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Australia plans a social media ban for children under 16

Associated Press  

MELBOURNE, Australia — The Australian government announced on Thursday what it described as world-leading legislation that would institute an age limit of 16 years for children to start using social media, and hold platforms responsible for ensuring compliance. “Social media is doing harm to our kids and I’m calling time on it,” Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said. The Digital Industry …

Indian parents demand stricter data protection laws amid rising concerns over children's social media use
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Indian parents demand stricter data protection laws amid rising concerns over children's social media use

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: As Australia announced on Thursday that children under 16 will soon be banned from using social media due to the harmful effects it has on them, a recent survey in India shows that parents are similarly seeking governmental intervention. They are urging the government to implement a data protection law that would mandate parental consent for children under …

Australia proposes social media ban for children under the age of 16
Top News
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Australia proposes social media ban for children under the age of 16

NPR  

Australia proposes social media ban for children under the age of 16 toggle caption MICK TSIKAS/AAP MELBOURNE, Australia — The Australian government announced on Thursday what it described as world-leading legislation that would institute an age limit of 16 years for children to start using social media, and hold platforms responsible for ensuring compliance. Sponsor Message The Digital Industry Group …

Platforms, not parents, to be responsible for social media age limit, but penalties as yet undecided
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Platforms, not parents, to be responsible for social media age limit, but penalties as yet undecided

ABC  

Social media platforms will bear the onus of enforcing the federal government's age limit, not parents, the communications minister has confirmed. Michelle Rowland told the ABC's News Breakfast on Friday the government's age limit "trial," a fact-finding mission to understand the capabilities of platforms in this space, has shown that they "have the capacity to do more and they should …

Teens already on social media could be exempt from a ban under an option canvassed by Anthony Albanese
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Teens already on social media could be exempt from a ban under an option canvassed by Anthony Albanese

ABC  

Teenagers who are already on social media could be allowed to keep their accounts under the ban promised by the federal government. Mr Albanese wrote to premiers and chief ministers asking for assistance on setting up a minimum age to use social media, including any evidence they may have on what age the ban should lift. The SA's examination of …

Teen social media use: Why banning isn’t the answer
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Teen social media use: Why banning isn’t the answer

Hindustan Times  

The debate around whether we should ban access to social media for teenagers aged 13 to 16 has gained significant attention. Social media is a significant part of modern communication, and teens need to develop digital literacy skills, including how to recognise misinformation, avoid dangerous interactions, and use the platforms in a healthy way. Rather than an outright ban, a …

Albanese plans social media ban for children
3 months ago

Albanese plans social media ban for children

China Daily  

Australians have become attentive to the recent announcement of Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, who plans to ban children from social media platforms amid growing fears that these sites are having a negative impact on their development. Health experts said the overuse of social media can lead to feelings of inadequacy, anxiety, and depression as young people compare themselves with others …

Social media platforms engaged in ‘vast surveillance’ and failed to protect young people, FTC finds
3 months ago

Social media platforms engaged in ‘vast surveillance’ and failed to protect young people, FTC finds

LA Times  

Social media apps and video streaming services are still facing scrutiny from U.S. regulators over youth safety and privacy concerns. Major social media platforms and video streaming services that gather a “staggering” amount of data from their users have failed to protect young people and safeguard online privacy, the Federal Trade Commission said Thursday. “These surveillance practices can endanger people’s …

Australia proposes legal minimum age for children accessing social media
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Australia proposes legal minimum age for children accessing social media

Associated Press  

MELBOURNE, Australia — The Australian government on Tuesday promised to legislate this year to enforce a minimum age for children to access social media, but it has yet to announce how ages will be verified. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said the government would soon trial age verification technology with a view to banning children from opening social media accounts. Lisa …

Australia: Ahead Of Polls Next Year, Anthony Albanese And Peter Dutton Push For Social Media Ban For Kids
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Australia: Ahead Of Polls Next Year, Anthony Albanese And Peter Dutton Push For Social Media Ban For Kids

ABP News  

The Australian government led by PM Anthony Albanese plans to introduce a new legislation aimed at prohibiting children from using social media platforms, citing concerns over their physical and mental well-being. The draft legislation would compel social media companies to implement technological safeguards to prevent children within the restricted age group from accessing their platforms. We will collaborate closely with …

Social media ban for children to be introduced this year, but age limit undetermined
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Social media ban for children to be introduced this year, but age limit undetermined

ABC  

Children aged up to 16 could be banned from social media, as the federal government promises legislation to impose a minimum age to use platforms like Facebook and Instagram by the end of this year. It follows changes proposed by the South Australian government earlier this week, which would force social media companies to ban children 13 years old or …

Social media companies to face fines for allowing children under 14 on their platforms under proposed SA laws
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Social media companies to face fines for allowing children under 14 on their platforms under proposed SA laws

ABC  

Social media giants would be forced to ban children under the age of 14 from their platforms or face hefty penalties, under proposed laws in South Australia that could be replicated in other states. SA Premier Peter Malinauskas said the proposal was fuelled by concerns social media was harming young people and affecting their mental health, leaving parents "almost powerless". …

Senate passes bill to protect kids online and make tech companies accountable for harmful content
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Senate passes bill to protect kids online and make tech companies accountable for harmful content

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The Senate overwhelmingly passed legislation Tuesday that is designed to protect children from dangerous online content, pushing forward with what would be the first major effort by Congress in decades to hold tech companies more accountable for the harm that they cause. “It is past time to act.” The legislation is about allowing children, teens and parents “to …

Senate to consider bills that aim to protect children and teenagers online
5 months ago

Senate to consider bills that aim to protect children and teenagers online

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The Senate will consider legislation this week that aims to protect children from dangerous online content, moving forward with what could become the first sweeping new regulation of the tech industry in decades. On this issue, we desperately need to catch up.” The online safety bill, which the Senate will consider along with a separate bill to update …

California lawmakers continue push to regulate social media despite legal hurdles
5 months ago

California lawmakers continue push to regulate social media despite legal hurdles

LA Times  

Legislation being considered in California would prohibit social media companies from sending children notifications at night and during school hours. “We need to act now to protect our children,” Bonta said earlier this year, by “strengthening data privacy protections for minors and safeguarding youth against social media addiction.” California Gov. Meta Chief Executive Mark Zuckerberg apologized to those attending a …

What to know about the Kids Online Safety Act that just passed the Senate
5 months ago

What to know about the Kids Online Safety Act that just passed the Senate

Associated Press  

The last time Congress passed a law to protect children on the internet was in 1998 — before Facebook, before the iPhone and long before today’s oldest teenagers were born. KOSA would create a “duty of care” — a legal term that requires companies to take reasonable steps to prevent harm — for online platforms minors will likely use. Even …

Govt may not define specific steps for parental control measures
5 months ago

Govt may not define specific steps for parental control measures

Hindustan Times  

The ministry of electronics and information technology does not intend to prescribe a specific mechanism for data fiduciaries to verify parental consent for minors using digital services, people familiar with the matter said, citing discussions between the government and social media companies on the Digital Personal Data Protection Rules held on Thursday. One social media executive, in the meeting, noted …

New York moves to ban ‘addictive’ social media feeds for kids
6 months, 2 weeks ago

New York moves to ban ‘addictive’ social media feeds for kids

Associated Press  

ALBANY, N.Y. — The New York state Legislature on Friday passed a bill that would allow parents to block their kids from getting social media posts suggested by a platform’s algorithm — a regulation that tries to curtail feeds that critics argue are addicting to children. The move comes amid heightened concern about social media use among children and an …

New York considers regulating what children see in social media feeds
6 months, 2 weeks ago

New York considers regulating what children see in social media feeds

Associated Press  

New York lawmakers on Tuesday said they were finalizing legislation that would allow parents to block their children from getting social media posts curated by a platform’s algorithm, a move to rein in feeds that critics argue keep young users glued to their screens. Supporters say New York’s Stop Addictive Feeds Exploitation For Kids Act, which would prohibit algorithm-fed content …

Pennsylvania House passes bill restricting how social media companies treat minors
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Pennsylvania House passes bill restricting how social media companies treat minors

Associated Press  

HARRISBURG, Pa. — Pennsylvania’s state House of Representatives on Wednesday approved legislation aimed at regulating how online social media platforms interact with children, although its provisions are similar to those in state laws being blocked in federal courts or in a case before the U.S. Supreme Court. The bill would require social media platforms to allow users to report “hateful …

Keeping my teenage daughter off social media hasn't been difficult. Here's why
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Keeping my teenage daughter off social media hasn't been difficult. Here's why

ABC  

More than half of Australian parents cite the use of apps such as TikTok, Facebook and Instagram as their top concern when it comes to their child's wellbeing. Our daughters are pretty familiar with the way we think about social media and where our boundaries are, but it certainly did become, probably last year for my eldest daughter, something she …

Trial age verification to block children from social media, Coalition argues
8 months ago

Trial age verification to block children from social media, Coalition argues

ABC  

In short: The Coalition wants trials of age verification technology that would lock children out of social media platforms. The Coalition wants trials of age verification technology that would lock children out of social media platforms. The federal opposition is urging the government to trial age verification on social media, wanting to block young Australian children from accessing platforms and …

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