Governance & Digital Regulation
From 10 December 2025, Australia has become the first country to prohibit all children under 16 from accessing social media. The new law requires platforms to conduct strict age verification, remove accounts belonging to underage users, and operate under enhanced compliance monitoring.
Global Practices:
UK: The Online Safety Act 2023 enforces tough age checks and makes tech executives accountable.
EU: Several member states mandate parental consent for users under 15, with debates on bans and time restrictions gaining momentum.
Malaysia: Will adopt a national age-verification system linked to MyKad/MyDigitalID beginning 2026.
APSC relevance: Highlights evolving global norms on online safety, digital governance, and child-protection regulation.
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