EU's Proposed KIDS Act Would Restrict Young Children's Access to Social Media
A new EU legislative proposal reported by Anadolu Agency would bar children aged 3 to 13 from most social media platforms, with exceptions for child-friendly video-sharing services.
The European Union is considering a legislative measure known as the KIDS Act aimed at restricting young children's access to social media platforms, according to a report by Anadolu Agency.
Under the proposal, as described by Anadolu Agency, children between the ages of 3 and 13 would not be allowed to access most social media services.
The report states that an exception would be made for child-friendly video-sharing platforms, which would remain accessible to children in this age group.
Anadolu Agency did not provide further details in the excerpt regarding the specific mechanisms for enforcement, the platforms that would be classified as child-friendly, or the timeline for the legislation's implementation.
Further information on the scope, legislative process, and potential impact of the KIDS Act was not included in the available source material.
Sources
- EXPLAINER - What is the EU’s KIDS Act for social media curbs? — Anadolu Agency (Turkey)
EGazette summarizes reporting from multiple sources; follow the links for the originals.
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