Meta blocks 550,000 accounts under Australia’s social media ban
Overview
Meta has blocked approximately 550,000 accounts in Australia during the first days of the country’s landmark social media ban for children under 16. The ban, which came into effect in December, aims to protect children from online harm.
Key Details
- Meta deactivated over 550,000 accounts belonging to users under 16 years old on Facebook, Instagram, and Threads.
- The action was taken to comply with Australia’s world-first social media ban for under-16s.
- The ban is part of a broader effort to protect children from online risks and is expected to influence other countries.
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