France Bans Social Media for Children Under 15
Summary
France has enacted a law banning children under 15 from using social media, requiring age verification for all new and existing accounts by 2027 to enhance child safety online.
Key Points
- France has passed a law banning children under 15 from opening new social media accounts starting September 2026.
- All social media users in France will need to verify that they are at least 15 years old by January 2027.
- Social media companies must implement an age verification system approved by France's privacy regulator.
- Similar efforts to restrict social media use by minors are being pursued in the UK and by the European Commission to protect children's mental health and online safety.
