EU Unveils Plan to Restrict Social Media Access for Under-15s
Proposal would require children to be over 15 to independently set up social media accounts, according to BBC News.
The European Union has announced a plan aimed at restricting social media access for children under the age of 15, BBC News reported.
Under the proposed rules, only children older than 15 would be permitted to set up their own social media accounts, according to the report.
Further details on the scope, implementation timeline, and enforcement of the plan were not immediately available from the source.
This is a developing story and further details are expected as the EU releases more information about the proposal.
Sources
- EU announces plan to restrict social media access for under-15s — BBC News — World
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