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SYDNEY, Dec 5 — TikTok said Friday it will comply with Australia’s imminent ban on under-16s joining social media on the day it comes into force, but told users the changes “may be upsetting”.<\/p>\n

Australia’s world-first legislation comes into effect December 10, curbing the world’s most popular social media platforms and websites, including TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube.<\/p>\n

Companies face fines of A$49.5 million (RM135 million) if they fail to take “reasonable steps” to comply.<\/p>\n

TikTok will block under-16s in Australia on the day the law comes into effect, it said, meaning they will no longer be able to hold or create an account.<\/p>\n

“Teens with an existing account will be notified that they will no longer be able to use their existing account, which will become inactive,” it said.<\/p>\n

“If they previously published content, it will no longer be available for others to view on TikTok.”<\/p>\n

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The social media giant said youngsters who have been blocked can submit an appeal to prove their age, including by facial images, credit card authorisation or official ID.<\/p>\n

“We understand that these changes may be upsetting, but they are necessary to ensure that TikTok complies with Australian law,” the company said in a statement.<\/p>\n

Teens who fall under the law will have a choice of confirming their age, downloading their information, deleting their account, or asking for a reminder to recover their TikTok accounts when they turn 16.<\/p>\n

TikTok urged parents to “have conversations” with their teens to ensure they are truthful about their age.<\/p>\n

“We understand that these changes may be upsetting, but they are necessary to ensure that TikTok complies with Australian law.”<\/p>\n

An internet rights group last week launched a legal challenge to halt the ban.<\/p>\n

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The Digital Freedom Project said it had challenged the laws in Australia’s High Court, calling them an “unfair” assault on freedom of speech.<\/p>\n

Australia’s restrictions have generated interest around the world as regulators wrestle with the potential dangers of social media.<\/p>\n

Malaysia indicated it was planning to block children under 16 from signing up to social media accounts next year, while New Zealand will introduce a similar ban. — AFP<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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SYDNEY, Dec 5 — TikTok said Friday it will comply with Australia’s imminent ban on under-16s joining social media on the day it comes into force, but told users the changes “may be upsetting”. Australia’s world-first legislation comes into effect December 10, curbing the world’s most popular social media platforms and websites, including TikTok, Instagram,…<\/p>\n

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