In a global-first, Australia passed legislation in late 2024 banning children under 16 from social media, with enforcement systems like facial age estimation rolling out through 2025. European Variations: France: Requires parental consent for users under 15.
Recent legislative shifts are moving toward higher age thresholds to protect youth mental health and privacy. age limit
Age limits in health often serve as safety guidelines rather than strict bans. In a global-first, Australia passed legislation in late
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Ongoing discussions consider a uniform EU-wide age limit , though some experts advocate keeping the limit at 13 to prevent users from migrating to "fringe" sites. Health & Supplements
Most major platforms like Facebook , Instagram, TikTok, and Snapchat historically set their minimum age at 13 to comply with the U.S. Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) .