Britain is expected to announce new restrictions on social media use for children under 16 on Monday, according to reports citing Reuters. The measures are expected to target features and products considered too addictive or harmful to young people’s wellbeing online. Officials are expected to outline the scope of the rules, which could include limiting or banning access to certain popular social media platforms and specific functions designed to keep users engaged. The plans are framed as child-safeguarding steps, focusing on reducing potential risks linked to excessive or compulsive use among minors. Details released with the announcement are expected to clarify which platforms or features fall under the restrictions and how enforcement would work. The reporting indicates that the government is preparing to set out concrete guidance rather than general recommendations, although the exact list of affected platforms and features is expected to be confirmed when the policy is formally published.
Britain expected to announce social media restrictions for under-16s
Britain is expected to announce new restrictions on social media use for children under 16 on Monday, according to reports citing Reuters. The measures are expected to target features and products con...
- Britain is expected to announce social media restrictions for children under 16 on Monday.
- The proposed rules focus on features or products viewed as potentially too addictive for young people’s wellbeing.
- Reports say the measures could include restricting or banning access to popular social media platforms.
- The policy is presented as a child-safeguarding measure.
- The full scope of affected platforms and features is expected to be clarified when the government publishes details.
LONDON, June 14 (Reuters) - Britain is expected to set out restrictions on social media for children under 16 on Monday that could include banning popular platforms and features that are deemed too addictive for the wellbeing of young people online.
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