Meta comienza a eliminar a usuarios menores de 16 años en Australia, en cumplimiento de una nueva ley

diciembre 6, 2025

TL;DR

Meta is removing users under 16 from Instagram, Threads, and Facebook in Australia.
This action is in response to Australia's new law prohibiting social media access for individuals under 16, effective December 10th.
Non-compliant platforms face fines of up to AUD 49.5 million.
Meta is working to identify and remove underage users, stating it's an ongoing process.
Hundreds of thousands of Australian teenagers are estimated to be affected.
Some platforms like Roblox, Pinterest, and WhatsApp are currently exempt.
Meta suggests app stores, not social media platforms, should be responsible for age verification.
YouTube argues the ban could make minors less safe by pushing them to unmonitored web access.
The Australian Communications Minister defended the law, citing the harm caused by algorithms and aiming to help children find a 'better version of themselves'.
The Digital Freedom Project has filed a legal challenge against the ban, calling it an attack on free speech.
Authorities anticipate young people will attempt to bypass the law using fake IDs or AI.
Malaysia and New Zealand are planning similar restrictions.
The Australian law is being closely watched by international regulators.

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