Experts warn UK government's rushed social media ban for under-16s could harm privacy and wellbeing
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The UK government, led by Prime Minister Keir Starmer, is planning to introduce a social media ban for under-16s, backed by technology secretary Liz Kendall who claims 90% of consultation respondents support the move. However, experts and critics warn the rushed plans could have unintended negative consequences for surveillance, privacy, and young people's wellbeing. The consultation received over 116,000 responses from tech companies, the public, and advocacy groups.
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bskyExperts warn UK government's rushed social media ban for under-16s could harm privacy and wellbeingopendemocracy.netKey quotes
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Ministers are expected to announce a full social media ban for children in the coming weeks, after technology secretary Liz Kendall said the plans were backed by 90% of respondents to a consultation on improving children's relationships with phones.
The consultation closed last month after receiving over 116,000 responses from tech giants, members of the public, and advocacy groups.
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