European Commission set to push social media restrictions, safety requirements into law
The proposal, known as the EU KIDS Act, would block social media platforms from offering accounts to children younger than 13 and establish a bloc-wide minimum age of 15 for account creation.
The European Commission is proposing new laws to restrict social media use by children. The proposal, known as the EU KIDS Act, would prevent social media platforms from offering accounts to children under 13. For children between 13 and 15, accounts would be subject to parental control.
The proposed law aims to keep children safe from online dangers. According to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, current technology was not designed with children's well-being and development in mind. The EU Kids Act would establish a bloc-wide minimum age of 15 for account creation, although The Record reports this age as 15, while accounts for 13-15 year olds would have parental controls.
The proposal follows similar initiatives in other countries, including Australia, Britain, China, India, and Turkey. However, challenges in enforcing such laws in these countries may indicate an uphill battle for Europe. The proposed law will need to be negotiated with EU countries and the European Parliament before it can become law.
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