Snapchat has begun asking teenage Australians to verify their ages, the company said on Monday, just weeks before Canberra enforces sweeping laws banning under 16s from social media.
From December 10, Australia will force social media platforms, including Facebook, Instagram and TikTok, to remove users under the age of 16 or face hefty fines.
“Starting this week, many users will be asked to verify their age to continue accessing Snapchat,” the company said.
Users will be able to do so using an…
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Snapchat makes Australian teens verify age as social media ban looms
