Policy · 2h ago
France Bans Social Media for Under-15s, First EU Country to Act
French lawmakers approved a bill banning children under 15 from using social media without parental consent, making France the first EU country to enforce such a restriction. The law targets platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and Snapchat, requiring age verification and parental approval. Violations could result in fines for companies that fail to comply.
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The law's effectiveness hinges on enforcement and age-verification technology, which remains imperfect and raises privacy concerns.
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