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Australia is ramping up enforcement of its under-16 social media ban by raising maximum penalties to A$99 million and giving regulators stronger investigative powers, as compliance remains patchy across platforms.
Malaysia's Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil has unveiled mandatory age-verification requirements for social media platforms under the Child Protection Code, which took effect on June 1. The policy aims to protect children by restricting account creation to users aged 16 and above.
Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil has warned social media platforms of penalties up to RM10 million for non-compliance with age-verification requirements, with over 30 engagement sessions already held since January.
The Dewan Rakyat is scheduled to address three critical policy areas: enhancing Johor's water infrastructure capacity, strengthening the Malaysia Competition Commission's market oversight role, and clarifying age verification requirements for social media platforms.
A US federal appeals court has upheld Ohio's Social Media Parental Notification Act, allowing the state to require social media platforms to obtain parental consent before children under 16 can access their services.
Italian families are pursuing a groundbreaking collective lawsuit against Meta and TikTok, alleging that recommendation algorithms deliberately expose teenagers to harmful content. The case reflects growing European pressure on digital platforms to protect young users.