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Indonesia rolls out social media ban for under-16s

Indonesia's ban on social media for children under 16 is the first of its kind in Southeast Asia. It comes amid growing global pressure on Big Tech over youth safety online. Grouped from 7 articles across 5 sources.

7 reports5 sourcesMar 28, 2026, 9:05 AM
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DWMar 28, 2026, 9:05 AM

Indonesia rolls out social media ban for under-16s

Indonesia's ban on social media for children under 16 is the first of its kind in Southeast Asia. It comes amid growing global pressure on Big Tech over youth safety online.

The Straits TimesMar 27, 2026, 11:52 AM

Austria plans social media ban for children under 14

VIENNA, March 27 - Austria's conservative-led, three-party government plans to introduce a ban on social media use for children under 14, it said on Friday.

DWMar 27, 2026, 5:31 PM

Austria plans to ban social media for under-14s

Austria is set to follow other countries in curbing young people's access to social media. The three-party governing coalition plans to present a draft law by the end of June.

BBC NewsMar 27, 2026, 5:21 PM

Austria becomes latest to propose social media ban for children

The proposed under-14 ban follows similar steps in other European countries, including France and Spain.

EuronewsMar 27, 2026, 3:47 PM

Austria moves to ban social media for children under 14, following global trend

Several European countries have already suggested social media bans for children.

The Straits TimesMar 27, 2026, 10:47 AM

Austria to ban social media for children up to the age of 14

The ban aims to protect children from “algorithms that are addictive” and sexual abuse content.

Al JazeeraMar 27, 2026, 12:04 PM

‘We will no longer stand by’: Austria plans social media ban for under-14s

Austrian officials highlight addiction and ill-health while advocating for stricter age restrictions.

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