New Zealand to ban social media for children under 16
By The BriefBrief
New Zealand plans to introduce a bill that would ban social media use for children under 16. The proposal also includes fines of up to 10% of a platform’s global revenue for non-compliance.
WHO:New Zealand
WHAT:A bill to ban social media for children under 16, with proposed fines up to 10% of a platform’s global revenue for non-compliance
WHEN:Reported Aug 23, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
WHERE:New Zealand
WHY:Cause not yet established.
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