Social media limits are coming for teens across Europe
The European Union is considering new restrictions on children's and teenagers' access to social media, including age limits and phased access. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen stated that the goal is to implement age-appropriate restrictions on platforms. The proposed legislation would require social media platforms to prove their services are safe for younger users before allowing them to access the platforms.
- ▪The European Union is weighing sweeping new restrictions on children's and teenagers' access to social media.
- ▪A panel of experts recommended using a phased approach, including no screens for children under 3 and supervised internet use for those under 13.
- ▪Social media platforms could be forced to prove their services are not harmful before young people are allowed to use them.
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- ▪ The days of unrestricted social media for children may be coming to an end — Digital Trends
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