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EU Plans to Propose Age-Based Limits on Children's Social Media Access After Summer
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First reported by Calcalist · 2 days ago
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The European Commission will propose after summer new rules to limit children's access to social media, based on age groups and safety features, following concerns over negative impacts on minors. The proposal follows a report recommending bans for under-13s without parental supervision and restrictions for teens, amid rising emotional issues linked to social media use.
- 01EU Commission to propose age-based social media access limits after summer.
- 02Proposal follows pressure from EU countries over child protection on platforms.
- 03Report advises banning unsupervised social media use for under-13s.
- 04Teens 13-18 to access only platforms with safety features like scroll limits.
- 05Children under 3 should avoid screen time entirely, per report.
- 06Von der Leyen notes children spend 4-6 hours daily on social media, with 60% facing emotional issues.
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