The UK government is preparing new legislation to restrict children’s access to social media and VPNs amid growing concerns about online safety. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer emphasized the need to close legal loopholes that allow children to access addictive platforms. Officials believe stricter measures will help protect minors from harmful content while promoting safer […]
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Portugal parliament backs parental consent bill for teens on social media
LISBON: Portugal parliament has approved a bill requiring children aged 13 to 16 to obtain explicit parental consent before accessing social media platforms, marking one of Europe’s first legislative steps to impose such restrictions. The bill, passed on its first reading by 148 votes to 69 with 13 abstentions, aims to protect minors from cyberbullying, […]
UK considers social media ban for children
The UK government is exploring measures to better protect children online, including an Australia-style ban on social media for minors and stricter mobile phone use rules in schools. Officials said they will review global evidence to assess whether a social media ban for children under a certain age would be effective and how it could […]