
Global Social Media Under-16 Ban 2025: What Marketers Must Know
As of October 25, 2026, Australia (since December 2025), Indonesia (March 2026) and Malaysia (June 2026) enforce minimum-age rules for social media accounts, while France's under-15 ban was struck down on August 14, 2026. This guide tracks each country's status from official sources and explains the impact on brand targeting, content and compliance in Asia-Pacific.