Age limits in health often serve as safety guidelines rather than strict bans.
Most major platforms like Facebook , Instagram, TikTok, and Snapchat historically set their minimum age at 13 to comply with the U.S. Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) .
In a global-first, Australia passed legislation in late 2024 banning children under 16 from social media, with enforcement systems like facial age estimation rolling out through 2025. European Variations: France: Requires parental consent for users under 15.
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Ongoing discussions consider a uniform EU-wide age limit , though some experts advocate keeping the limit at 13 to prevent users from migrating to "fringe" sites. Health & Supplements