Britain proposes social media ban for under-16s as part of global push for age restrictions
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Britain plans to ban people under 16 from using social media apps like Snapchat, TikTok, and YouTube to protect them from harmful content and excessive screen time. This move is part of a growing global trend of age-based restrictions on social media. Australia introduced a similar ban in December, Indonesia announced restrictions in March, Malaysia requires age verification for large platforms, Brazil mandates linking accounts to legal guardians, and Canada is considering a regulator. While some parents and child advocacy groups support these measures, critics argue they are ineffective and raise privacy concerns.
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The U.K. joins a global movement to enforce age-based restrictions or requirements for access to social media.
Some parents and child advocacy groups have welcomed them, but critics say they are ineffective and come with privacy concerns.
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