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Study Finds Little Effect of Australia's Social Media Ban for Users Under 16

25 Haziran 2026Japan Times

A recent study reveals that Australia's ban on social media for users under 16 is having minimal effect. Many underage users are circumventing the restrictions by utilizing accounts registered to older individuals, creating fake profiles, or accessing platforms through private browsers.
This raises questions about the effectiveness of such bans in protecting young users online.
Australia's initiative to ban social media access for those under 16 is part of a broader global conversation about the safety of minors online. As digital platforms continue to evolve, the challenge of enforcing age restrictions becomes increasingly complex, especially with the rise of various technological workaro…
The findings suggest a significant gap between policy intentions and actual user behavior. While the ban aims to safeguard minors from potential online harms, the ease with which these restrictions can be bypassed indicates a need for more robust solutions.

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