IHC moved for regulating social media use by kids
Petitioner says measures are part of emerging international trend towards strengthening children's digital protection
A petition has been filed at the Islamabad High Court (IHC) to regulate children under 16's access to social media platforms. The petition, filed by lawyers Jalal Haider and Yahya Fareed Khawaja, calls for the implementation of an effective age-verification mechanism for minors using social media. The petition aims to protect children from the adverse effects of social media, including cyberbullying, online harassment, and exposure to harmful content.
The petition cites legislation and proposed measures from various countries, such as Australia, France, the UK, New Zealand, and Spain, as examples of this emerging international trend towards strengthening children's digital protection.
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