Policy · 2h ago
Punjab Bans Social Media for Children Under 16
The Punjab Assembly has introduced a resolution to prohibit children under 16 from accessing social media platforms. The move aims to protect minors from online harms and follows similar regulatory trends globally. Details on enforcement and penalties are yet to be finalized.
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The ban raises questions about feasibility and enforcement, especially given the lack of robust age-verification mechanisms on most platforms.
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