France top court has blocked a proposed social media ban for children under 15. The Constitutional Council rejected the bill on Friday. It said the proposed ban was too broad. The council also warned about privacy and freedom of expression. According to the ruling, a blanket ban could affect communication rights. It also would not…
France has become the first European country to ban children under the age of 15 from accessing social media after lawmakers approved landmark legislation that will take effect in January 2027. The legislation, passed by both the French Senate and National Assembly on Tuesday, requires all social media users in France to verify their age…
The UK government has confirmed a nationwide ban on social media use for children under 16, citing growing concerns about online safety and mental health. The UK will prohibit children under the age of 16 from accessing major social media platforms from spring 2027 under new measures announced by Prime Minister Keir Starmer. The ban…
UK Plans social media ban for under-16s as pressure mounts on Tech Companies. Prime Minister Keir Starmer is expected to announce the plan soon. The move comes as concerns grow about the impact of social media on young people. According to Culture Secretary, Lisa Nandy, tech companies have had enough time to make their platforms…
Norway is preparing new rules that could block children under 16 from using social media. Norway said it will present a bill to parliament by the end of the year that would ban children from using social media until they turn 16. The proposed law would place responsibility on technology companies to verify users’ ages…
