Monday, 15 June, 2026
The Digital Lockout: Global Momentum Builds to Ban Under-16s From Social Media
By TechShots Studio
A global crackdown on youth social media access is accelerating. Following Australia’s pioneering nationwide ban for children under 16, the United Kingdom, Canada, and several European nations—including France, Spain, and Denmark—are advancing strict legislation. Driven by severe youth mental health and online safety concerns, these laws enforce strict age verification, threaten tech giants with millions in fines, and seek to eliminate addictive algorithms and predatory features for minors.
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