Social media platforms removed 4.7 million accounts after Australia banned them for children
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Social media companies have revoked access to about 4.7 million accounts identified as belonging to children in Australia since the country banned use of the platforms by those und
Meanwhile, officials say it appears Australia's ban on social media use for those under 16
is working.
Since the ban went into effect, social media companies have revoked access to nearly 5
million accounts.
The law fines social media companies $33 million for failing to revoke access to kids under
16 years old.
Other countries, such as Denmark, are now considering similar bans.