YouTube to be included in Australia’s teen social media ban
Australia has confirmed that YouTube will be added to its forthcoming social media ban for users under 16. The update follows public and parliamentary scrutiny after the initial draft legislation excluded the Google-owned platform. The ban, backed by safety advocates and parent groups, aims to curb children’s exposure to harmful content and data collection practices. Companies will be required to verify users’ ages and limit access accordingly.
This move expands regulatory pressure on major platforms and signals heightened global scrutiny of youth digital safety.
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