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UK to ban under 16s from social media apps including TikTok, YouTube
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UK to ban under 16s from social media apps including TikTok, YouTube The move makes the UK part of a growing global movement to tighten online safety for children Starmer told a news conference that he will fight back if technology companies resist the move, and acknowledged some teens would try to find their way around a ban. But he said he is “not prepared to compromise on the safety and happiness of our children”. The move, expected to take effect early next year, makes the UK part of a...
UK to ban under 16s from social media apps including TikTok, YouTube
The move makes the UK part of a growing global movement to tighten online safety for children
Starmer told a news conference that he will fight back if technology companies resist the move, and acknowledged some teens would try to find their way around a ban. But he said he is “not prepared to compromise on the safety and happiness of our children”.
The move, expected to take effect early next year, makes the UK part of a growing global movement to tighten online safety for children. Australia, Canada, Brazil and Indonesia have introduced legislation or announced age-based restrictions or requirements for children’s access to social media. France, Spain, Denmark, Thailand and South Korea are among others studying or developing similar approaches.