The UK government is considering new measures aimed at improving children’s online safety, including potential restrictions on social media access for those under 16. The discussion follows Australia’s “world-first” ban on social media for under-16s, which has been in force for about six months. Reporting indicates the UK is reviewing the effects of Australia’s policy and is expected to announce further steps as part of broader efforts to protect children online. The proposals being considered could include a ban or other forms of access restrictions, though the exact details have not been set out in the available coverage. In parallel, outlets describe calls for public input, including feedback from parents and carers on what changes they want, such as whether restrictions are appropriate and what form they should take. Overall, the issue is framed as a policy decision under active review, influenced by international developments and guided by concerns about children’s exposure to risks online.
Britain weighs under-16 social media restrictions following Australia’s ban
The UK government is considering new measures aimed at improving children’s online safety, including potential restrictions on social media access for those under 16. The discussion follows Australia’...
- The UK government is considering new policies to protect children online.
- Possible measures include restrictions or a ban on social media access for children under 16.
- The policy review follows Australia’s ban on social media for under-16s, in force for about six months.
- The UK is expected to announce further steps as officials examine the impact of Australia’s approach.
- Some coverage also calls for input from parents and carers on what restrictions should look like.
Months after Australia banned social media for everyone under 16, the British government is considering new policies to keep children safe online.
2 months agoWith ministers considering measures that could include restrictions on under-16s’ access to social media, we would like to hear from parents and carers about what changes they want to seeThe UK government is expected to announce new measures to protect children online, as ministers examine the impact of Australia’s world-first social media ban for under-16s, six months after it came into force.We’d like to hear from parents and carers about their views on a potential social media ban or other restrictions. Continue reading...
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