Countries with child social media bans
Many countries are working to impose restrictions on the use of social media platforms by children and adolescents in order to reduce associated risks, such as cyberbullying, addiction, and mental health issues. The ban has been implemented in Australia since December 2025, where children under the age of 16 are prohibited from using the most popular platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok, with exceptions for applications such as WhatsApp and YouTube Kids. Violations can result in fines of up to 49.5 million Australian dollars for non-compliant companies. Similarly, France announced in July 2026 a law preventing children under 15 from accessing social media, with the law expected to come into force in September. Other countries like Austria, Canada, Denmark, Greece, Indonesia, Malaysia, Poland, Slovenia, Spain, Turkey, and the United Kingdom are either considering or implementing similar laws to protect children from digital risks, including bans on usage for those under 14, 15, or 16 years old, along with developing age verification mechanisms. These measures stem from growing concerns about the psychological and social effects of these platforms on children, amid ongoing debates about balancing protection with privacy.
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