European Union Announces Social Media Law to Protect Children
The new bill prepared by the European Union introduces age limits and algorithmic restrictions to protect children from the harmful effects of social media.
The European Union will unveil the EU Children's Act on Thursday, introducing age limits and algorithmic restrictions aimed at protecting children from the negative effects of social media.
Scope of the EU Children's Act
The European Union is preparing to implement a new regulation aimed at subjecting children's use of social media and virtual platforms to stricter rules.
Age Limit and Prohibition Options
It is stated that various options are on the table within the scope of the bill, such as introducing a complete ban for those under 13 or enforcing an age limit of 15.
Algorithmic and Design Restrictions
With the regulation, features such as notifications and endless scrolling are intended to be restricted to reduce the time children spend in front of screens.