EU Lawmakers Back Plan for Social Media Age Rules

EU lawmakers back plan for social media age rules

The European Parliament agreed on Wednesday to a resolution calling for a default minimum age of 16 for accessing social media platforms, arguing it would ensure "age-appropriate online engagement." The move comes amid growing EU debate about how to shield minors from harmful content and addictive digital features. What did lawmakers decide on social media for minors? A draft of the measure, released in October, urged "the establishment of a har…

European parliament calls for social media ban on under-16s

MEPs pass resolution to help parents tackle growing dangers of addictive internet platforms Children under 16 should be banned from using social media unless their parents decide otherwise, the European parliament says.MEPs passed a resolution on age restrictions on Wednesday by a large majority. Although not legally binding, it raises pressure for European legislation amid growing alarm about the mental health risks to children of unfettered in…