Germany plans to keep children under 13 off social media

Germany's cabinet backed key points for banning social media for under-13s. It is not law yet, and age checks via the d-you wallet are voluntary.

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🔥 Turkey bans social media access for children under 15
The #socialmediaban takes effect on 1 November. Platforms must implement age verification, while additional restrictions on potentially addictive services will apply to minors over 15.
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How smart is a phone ban? Hosts @drjanegilmour.bsky.social & @umartoseeb.bsky.social are joined by Prof. Lisa Henderson to unpack what the UK's #socialmediaban for under-16s means for platforms & what the “lost generation" risk is & its potential impact.

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Turkey closes social media to under-15s from November 1, with age checks via e-Devlet

Platforms must check age with an e-Devlet token that shows only whether a user is over 15 or 18. Teens get private accounts and no ads.

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🔥 The EU KIDS Act is facing criticism over its public consultation

Opened on 1 October, the consultation runs until 26 November. Critics say it comes too late, as the proposal is already on the table.
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Tools like these can form one useful layer of protection, particularly where they encourage conversations between young people & trusted adults about their online lives.

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The changes come amid growing pressure on technology companies to provide safer, more age-appropriate experiences for children online.

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They can also be notified when their child joins or leaves a group.

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WhatsApp is introducing new optional parental controls designed to give families more oversight while keeping teenagers’ private messages & calls encrypted.

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In June 2026, an EU survey found than 1 in 10 teens struggle to log off. 11% show signs of problematic social media use, which is linked to less sleep, lower wellbeing and worse mental health.

'STOLEN MINDS' visualises these overwhelming effects on a young mind.

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Nandy says children’s social media ban only ‘staging post’ in online safety drive #OnlineSafety #SocialMediaBan #TechForGood #ChildSafety #DigitalWellbeing

Nandy says children’s social media ban only ‘staging post’ in online safety drive #OnlineSafety #SocialMediaBan #TechForGood #ChildSafety #DigitalWellbeing

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The aim is to reduce children’s exposure to harmful online environments with stronger age checks & further protections also planned for older teenagers.

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The Government has presented the measure as part of a wider effort to protect children online, alongside proposals to restrict high-risk platform features & strengthen media literacy and online safety education.

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The ban, first announced in June, is expected to apply to major platforms including TikTok, Snapchat & Instagram with further details due before the legislation is brought to Parliament.

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