European Union Social Media Regulation Plan for Children

The European Commission has initiated a new regulatory preparation to ensure children can use social media platforms safely. Within the framework of the plan called the 'EU Kids Act', it is foreseen that children will be divided into three different categories according to their ages.

Three Different Age Group Plan

The EU Kids Act plan prepared by the European Commission divides children's social media use into three separate categories according to their ages. Within this scope, it is aimed to prevent risks that children may encounter at an early age.

Restrictions by Age Groups

According to the proposed plan, children under the age of 13 will strictly not be allowed to use social media. Meanwhile, teenagers between the ages of 13 and 15 will only be able to open mini accounts with parental approval and a daily one-hour time limit.

Conditions Imposed on Platforms

For teenagers who have turned 15 to open their own accounts, social media platforms will be required to officially prove that they are safe for children. Features such as infinite scrolling and reward systems are requested to be removed.

Germany's Support for the Process

German Education Minister Karin Prien announced that she supports this joint regulation planned to be implemented across Europe. Germany is expected to announce the basic principles of its own national transitional regulation in October.