Countries move to ban social media for children
Summary
More than 20 countries are moving to curb children's access to social media, with several already enforcing age-based bans or verification rules. The European Union is preparing new proposals as governments across Europe, the Americas and Asia push to protect minors from addictive platform features.
Key Points
- The European Union will unveil proposals to curb addictive social media features for minors.
- More than 20 countries have taken steps to restrict children's access to social media, and seven already have rules in place or set to begin.
- Australia, Brazil, China, Indonesia, Malaysia, Turkey and the United Arab Emirates are among countries with existing or pending restrictions.
- Several European countries, including France, Germany, Sweden and Denmark, are also considering or advancing age-based social media bans.
