Comprehensive Social Media Ban Bill for Children from the European Union
The European Commission is preparing a new Children's Act that bans social media use for children under 13 and removes personal accounts for those under 15.
The European Union has announced a comprehensive Children's Act plan aimed at enhancing children's digital safety, which includes a total ban on social media use for children under 13 and the removal of personal accounts for those under 15.
Details of the New Children's Act Plan
The European Union has announced comprehensive new rules to ensure children's online safety and increase the responsibilities of technology companies. According to the announcement, children under the age of 13 will be banned from using social media, while individuals under 15 will be prevented from opening personal accounts.
Mini Accounts and Parental Supervision
Within the framework of the new regulations, teenagers aged 13 and 14 will be allowed to have mini accounts under parental supervision that contain limited features. It is planned to limit the usage time of these special accounts to one hour per day.
Obligations for Technology Companies
Currently, many major social media platforms claim to ban children under 13. However, with the new Children's Act, the burden of proof will be reversed, and platforms will be forced to prove that they are safe for minors.
Current Situation in Member States
France became the first EU country to introduce a social media ban for children under 15 in July, but the decision was annulled by the Constitutional Court. Countries such as Spain, Denmark, and Sweden are among other European nations that have introduced age restrictions.
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