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The Great Digital Wall: Australia and Indonesia Lead Global Surge in Social Media Bans for Minors

Indonesia and Australia are spearheading a global movement to ban social media for users under 16, citing concerns over mental health and online safety. This surge in regulation is forcing platforms to adopt invasive age-verification technologies while triggering a massive legal debate over the balance between state protection and individual privacy.

Jessy·Mar 8, 2026