France’s parliament approves legislation that restricts social media access for children under 15, making it the first European country to enact such a ban. Multiple outlets report the bill has been voted through by the two houses of parliament after a compromise on the text, and it is expected to receive final approval following parliamentary steps. If fully enacted, the rules would bar under-15s from using social media platforms, and access would require age verification for users in France. Several reports say the measure is set to take effect after the summer period, with timing described as either after the Summer holidays or around the start of the new school year in September, though exact rollout details are still being clarified. Coverage also highlights ongoing questions about how the ban will be enforced in practice and how age-verification checks will be handled, including concerns raised about compliance with privacy rules. The policy is presented as part of a broader European debate on protecting children’s mental health and online safety, with references to similar moves elsewhere, including Australia’s earlier under-16s social media restrictions.
France approves ban on social media access for children under 15
France’s parliament approves legislation that restricts social media access for children under 15, making it the first European country to enact such a ban. Multiple outlets report the bill has been v...
- France’s parliament approves legislation restricting social media access for children under 15.
- The measure is expected to take effect after the summer holidays, with timing described as around the start of the school year.
- Users in France would be required to verify their age to access social media.
- Multiple outlets describe enforcement and practical implementation details as unclear, including age-verification and privacy compliance questions.
- If implemented, France would be the first European country to put an under-15 social media ban in place.
France became the first country in the European Union (EU) to ban children under 15 years old from using social media. [Read More]
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