Children under 13 could be barred from making accounts on social media, gaming platforms: Bill in Parliament
As per the proposal, children under the age of 13 could be barred from creating accounts without parental consent along with limits on personalised advertising.
A proposed private member's bill, the Safeguarding Healthy Internet Environments for Little Digital-Natives (SHIELD) Bill, 2025, could potentially ban children under 13 from creating accounts on social media and online gaming platforms. The bill also proposes that platforms must prohibit tracking, profiling, or using personalized advertising for minors.
Additionally, the bill suggests mandatory age-verification systems for platforms accessible to minors, and the creation of parental-control dashboards to help guardians monitor activity, manage privacy settings, and limit screen time.
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