Meta to remove accounts of underage users in Australia
Meta has removed over 750,000 Facebook and Instagram accounts in Australia belonging to users under 16. This action follows new government regulations aimed at banning minors from social media platforms.
Where they agreeMeta has removed 750,000 accounts in Australia suspected of belonging to users under 16 to comply with new national laws.
Key playersMeta (company) · Anika Wells (Communications Minister)
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Thursday, August 13
- Meta says it has axed 750,000 Facebook and Instagram youth accounts in Australia
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