The UK government has announced plans to introduce a default overnight social media curfew for teenagers aged 16 and 17 as part of broader online safety reforms. Under the proposed rules, affected users will automatically lose access to social media apps between midnight and 6am unless they choose to manually change the default settings. Read […]
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UAE sets strict social media age limit for children
The United Arab Emirates has introduced a landmark policy that sets 15 as the minimum age for using social media platforms, becoming the first Arab nation to enforce such a restriction. The move reflects growing international concerns about the effects of digital platforms on children’s safety, privacy and mental well-being, while also increasing pressure on […]
Malaysia introduces social media age restrictions for minors
Malaysia has introduced new regulations preventing children under the age of 16 from creating accounts on major social media platforms, as part of efforts to strengthen online safety and protect minors from harmful digital content. Read More: Malaysia to ban social media for under-16 users from next year The new rules took effect on Monday and require social […]
Snapchat blocks 415,000 Australian accounts under under-16 social media ban
SYDNEY: Snapchat has blocked 415,000 accounts in Australia under the country’s new social media ban for under-16s, the company said Monday, while cautioning that some users may still bypass age verification measures. Read More: Snapchat ends free unlimited storage for memories The platform called on Australian authorities to require app stores to verify users’ ages as […]
Malaysia to ban social media for under-16 users from next year
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia plans to bar users under the age of 16 from accessing social media platforms starting next year, joining a growing list of countries tightening regulations to protect children online. Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil said on Sunday that the government is reviewing age-restriction measures used in Australia and other nations. He cited concerns […]