European Union Proposal for Social Media Ban for Under-15s

With a new regulatory proposal brought to the agenda by the European Union, children under 15 would be barred from opening personal social media accounts, while special parent-supervised accounts and daily usage restrictions are envisioned for the 13-15 age group.

Scope of the New Regulation and Approval Process

According to the European Union's request, individuals under the age of 15 will not be able to open personal accounts on social media platforms. The approval of the EU Council and the European Parliament is awaited for this proposal to become official and be implemented.

Parent-Supervised Mini Account Model

Within the framework of the prepared regulation, parent-supervision mechanisms are foreseen to come into play for teenagers between 13 and 15 years old. Children in this age group will be allowed to create mini accounts that they can access through their parents' accounts.

Screen Time and Limited Interaction

The EU Commission demands the implementation of protective measures in the designed mini accounts that will establish limited social interaction and ensure that children have a maximum of one hour of screen time per day.

Control and Verification of Existing Accounts

Following the entry into force of the rules, platforms will review the ages of existing account holders within six months. Accounts of those under the age of 15 or individuals whose ages cannot be determined will be deactivated, and access will be restricted with approved certified solutions.