An Australian ban has been introduced targeting the usage of TikTok and Snapchat.

The entities involved

• TikTok →

  video-focused social media platform

  • PBS is leveraging social media platforms like YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok to grow its audience and attract top talent for future projects.Mon 17:13
  • The FBI is investigating election fraud in Los Angeles, following claims documented in a TikTok video.Mon 15:13
• Snapchat →

  American photo messaging application

  • A lawsuit has been filed alleging that Cornell University failed to protect student Jane Doe from harassment via Snapchat.Mon 04:08
  • The UK is considering new restrictions on social media access, affecting platforms including Snapchat, YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram.Mon 02:28

Related events

• Tánaiste references TikTok in global debate as Ireland follows Australia's ban on social media.Jun 18
• Parliament is moving to pass bills banning social media platforms including TikTok, YouTube, and Snapchat, following a Prime Ministerial announcement.Jun 15
• Newsom voiced support for age restrictions on social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram, following recent bans in Australia.Jul 6
• Meta's new limits and actions regarding Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and Snapchat are underway amid competitive and regulatory pressures.Aug 26
• TikTok, owned by ByteDance, faced multiple bans in 2020, including from the US military, India, and Wells Fargo.Sep 17