France Approves Social Media Ban for Under-15s, But One Major Problem Remains
France has officially passed a law banning social media access for children under 15.
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France Approves Social Media Ban for Under-15s, But One Major Problem Remains
While the legislation marks a historic step in online child protection, experts warn that a critical implementation problem could delay or weaken its impact. France Takes a Historic Step to Protect Young Users France has officially adopted a landmark law that prohibits children under the age of 15 from accessing social media platforms. Approved by Parliament on July 21, the legislation is being presented as one of Europe’s strongest efforts to protect minors from the risks associated with social networks, including cyberbullying, harmful content, online addiction, and mental health issues. The government hopes the new rules will come into force at the beginning of the new school year, making France one of the first European countries to introduce such a broad restriction. The Hidden Challenge: How Will the Ban Be Enforced? While the law has been widely praised for its ambition, one crucial issue has received far less attention: there is currently no practical enforcement mechanism . The le…
