European Union-wide social media ban plan for children under 13
The European Commission is preparing a social media ban for children under 13 to protect children's mental health.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced that work has begun to introduce a social media ban for children under 13 across the European Union.
Preparations for the Social Media Law Have Begun
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced that work has started to introduce a social media ban for children under 13 across the European Union.
This initiative was launched due to concerns regarding the impact of platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and ChatGPT on children's mental health.
Restrictions Being Introduced According to Age Groups
According to the study, the use of social media by children under 13 will be completely banned.
For children between the ages of 13 and 15, creating accounts under parental supervision and tailored to their age will be made mandatory.
Responsibilities of Youths and Platforms
Under the plan, platforms will be required to make their designs and settings safe for young people in the 15-18 age group.
It is planned that the responsibility for conducting age verification and blocking inappropriate content will primarily lie with the platforms.
First Support for the Regulation from Germany
The first support within the EU for the proposal came from Germany's Minister of Education and Family, Karin Prien, who stated that this policy aligns with the goals in Germany.
Minister Prien expressed that they will cooperate with the EU Commission to implement the plans as soon as possible.