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One-Fifth of Australian Teens Still Use Social Media Despite Ban

Despite a universal ban imposed by Australia on social media for those under 16, new industry data indicates that over 20% of teenagers continue to use platforms like TikTok and Snapchat two months after the measure's implementation.

13 Mar, 01:07 — 13 Mar, 10:34
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The IndependentMostly Factual4h ago

Australian teens still accessing TikTok and Snapchat despite social media ban

The study is among the first to show the effects on youth online behaviour since Australia rolled out the ban

By Byron Kaye

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politikenMostly Factual6h ago

Rapport: Flere australske børn bruger sociale medier trods forbud

Flere end 20 procent af 13- til 15-årige børn i Australien er fortsat på Snapchat og TikTok trods forbud.

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hinduMostly Factual7h ago

One-fifth of Australian teens still use TikTok, SnapChat after social media ban

The data is among the first to show the effects on ‌youth online ⁠behaviour since Australia rolled out the ban, which is being copied ⁠by governments around the world

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newsbeast1h ago

Πρόσβαση στα social media εξακολουθεί να έχει το ένα πέμπτο των εφήβων στην Αυστραλία παρά την απαγόρευση

Παρά την καθολική απαγόρευση που επέβαλε η Αυστραλία στα μέσα κοινωνικής δικτύωσης για τους κάτω των 16 ετών, το 20% των εφήβων συνεχίζει να τα χρησιμοποιεί κανονικά δύο μήνες μετά την εφαρμογή του μέτρου, όπως προκύπτει από στοιχεία της βιομηχανίας. Γεγονός που θέτει υπό αμφισβήτηση την αποτελεσματικότητα των αυστηρών περιορισμών. Ο αριθμός των χρηστών ηλικίας 13 με 15 ετών που χρησιμοποιούν το TikTok και το Snapchat –μεταξύ των δημοφιλέστερων εφαρμογών στα μέσα κοινωνικής δικτύωσης γι...

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RapplerMostly Factual1h ago

One-fifth of Australian teens still use TikTok, Snapchat after social media ban

The number of 13-to-15-year-olds using TikTok and Snapchat fell from before Australia's ban took effect in December to February, but still more than 20% use the apps

By Reuters

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express-tribuneMostly Factual10h ago

One-fifth of Australian teens still use TikTok, Snapchat after social media ban

New data questions effectiveness of Australia’s social media age-gating rules for under-16s

By Reuters

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star-malaysiaMixed9h ago

One-fifth of Australian teens still use TikTok, Snapchat after social media ban - The Star | Malaysia

One-fifth of Australian teens still use TikTok, Snapchat after social media ban  The Star | Malaysia

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