Reddit Added to Australia's Teen Social Media Ban Due to Start Next Month

Australia adds Reddit to platforms covered by ban on social media for under-16s

Platforms that fail to take reasonable steps to exclude children younger than 16 could be punished with a fine of up to £24m

Reddit added to Australia's teen social media ban due to start next month

The ban takes effect on 10 December and also includes Facebook, X, TikTok, YouTube and Instagram.

Australia Widens Under-16 Social Media Ban to Include Reddit

Australia Expands Under-16 Social Media Ban to Include Reddit, Kick - TV360 Nigeria

Australia has expanded its sweeping crackdown on online safety for minors, announcing that popular platforms Reddit and streaming site Kick will be added to the list of services banned for users under 16. The restrictions, which take effect on December 10, require social media companies to remove underage users or face penalties of up to AUD 49.5 million (USD 32 million). The ban already includes major platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, and …

Reddit and Kick officially included in youth social media ban

Reddit and Kick are the latest platforms confirmed by the eSafety Commissioner as being part of the Australian youth social media ban set to start on 10 December. With just over a month to go until Australian children under the age of 16 can’t access designated social media platforms, the latest update provides some more clarity as to which platforms are affected. The eSafety Commissioner informed nine social media platforms of their designation…