France approves social media ban for children under 15

France has officially approved a law prohibiting children under the age of 15 from using social media platforms, according to a report by ynet.

France has approved a ban on social media use for children under 15, according to a report by ynet. The move is part of a broader international trend of restricting minors' access to social media, as The Zioneer has reported in the UAE, UK, and Australia. Details on enforcement and implementation are not yet available.

2 developments

1. 5 hours ago · 22:05 · 21 JulLatest

   Ban takes effect next school year; requires mandatory age verification.

2. 21:18 · 21 Jul

   France approves social media ban for children under 15

• Strong13:29 · 18 JunUAE approves social media ban for children under 15
• Strong14:57 · 15 JunUK will ban under-16s from social media platforms starting 2027, Starmer says
• Developing05:44 · 30 JunUS House passes Kids Online Safety Act requiring age verification for adult content
• Developing17:17 · 27 JunAustralia plans stricter social media ban for children, expands internet regulator powers

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