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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
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Frederick Marvin Lumba

Reddit Takes Australian Government to Court Over Social Media Ban on Teens Under 16

Reddit filed a lawsuit against the Australian government for banning teenagers under 16 from accessing social media (Credit: Pexels)

Global online forum Reddit has launched a legal challenge against Australia's controversial new law banning children under 16 from holding accounts on major social media platforms.

The California-based company filed its case in the High Court on Friday, escalating a fight that could have major implications for how governments regulate the digital lives of young people.

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