Spain Announces Ban on Social Media Use for Children Under 16

Summary

Spain bans social media use for children under 16 and mandates strict age-verification to protect them from digital risks.

Key Points
  • Spain has announced a ban on social media use for children under 16.
  • The government will enforce strict age-verification on social media platforms.
  • Social media executives can be held criminally responsible for failing to remove illegal or hateful content.
  • Spain will coordinate with six other European countries to strengthen social media regulations.
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