- Social media ban platforms (Meta, TikTok, Snapchat) must block users under 16
- Fines over $49.5 million for non-compliance
- Government testing photo-based age estimation tools
- Teens like Jasmine Elin say kids may still bypass checks using siblings’ photos
- Aimed at protecting mental and physical health of young users
Other Global Efforts to Curb Teen Social Media Use
Britain
- Exploring impact of smartphones & social media on children
- Passed the Online Safety Act in 2023
- Enforces age restrictions and safety-by-design standards
- Regulator Ofcom to ensure transparency & accountability from platforms
Norway
- Proposed raising social media consent age from 13 to 15
- Parental approval required if underage
- Plans underway to set an absolute minimum age
- Data: Half of 9-year-olds use social media in some form
European Union (General Rules)
- Children under 16 need parental permission for personal data processing
- Member states may lower age limit to 13
France
- Law requires parental consent for under-15s to open accounts
- In 2023, Macron-led panel suggested stricter measures:
- Ban on phones for under-11s
- No internet-enabled phones for under-13s
- Ban on phones for under-11s
Germany
- Parental consent required for minors aged 13–16
- Child advocates call for stronger protections
Belgium
- Children need to be at least 13 to sign up without parental consent
Netherlands
- No specific law on social media age
- Mobile devices banned (social media ban) in classrooms since Jan 2024 (exceptions apply)
Italy
- Under-14s need parental permission to join social platforms
Above 14, no permission required
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