Explainer: What after the social media ban for those below 15-16
As Denmark and Australia introduce age-based bans on social media, a global debate is focusing on the pro and cons — can it work, especially in India, where digital monitoring remains patchy?
Updated At : 07:06 AM Nov 16, 2025 IST
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DENMARK recently became the first European country to announce a political agreement to ban social media for children under 15. Last year, Australia passed a landmark legislation initiating a mandatory minimum age of 16 for accounts on some social media platforms. As the Australian law comes into force in December — with TikTok, Snapchat, Facebook, Instagram and Threads expected to deactivate accounts registered by users below the required age — the move has reignited a global debate on whether regulating access by age can truly bring digital safety for children.
