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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@vpnlab.ioTurkey 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.
@pinoyshowbiznews.bsky.socialAno ang opinyon mo ukol sa ban na ito? Dapat ba itong ipagpatuloy o mas makabubuting pagtuunan ng pansin ang tamang proteksyon? #SocialMediaBan #RisaHontiveros #YouthEmpowerment #DigitalSafety #PinoyShowbizNews #ShowbizPH
@informationlabs.org🔥 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.
ec.europa.eu/info/law/bet...
#EUKidsAct #ChildOnlineSafety #digitalpolicy #socialmediaban
@www.thealmightygob.comOutrage is the only renewable energy Britain has ever got right.
#SocialMediaBan #OnlineSafetyAct #Misinformation #CriticalThinking #LTN #Bristol #TheAlmightyGob @bylinetimes.bsky.social @benkentish.bsky.social @lewisgoodall.com @nickabbot.bsky.social @mrjamesob.bsky.social
@perkinskeighley.bsky.social🧵 4/5
Tools like these can form one useful layer of protection, particularly where they encourage conversations between young people & trusted adults about their online lives.
#DRAGON #onlinesafety #onlineharms #Meta #WhatsApp #socialmediaban #socialmedia #childprotection #safeguarding
@perkinskeighley.bsky.social🧵 3/5
The changes come amid growing pressure on technology companies to provide safer, more age-appropriate experiences for children online.
#DRAGON #onlinesafety #onlineharms #Meta #WhatsApp #socialmediaban #socialmedia #childprotection #safeguarding
@perkinskeighley.bsky.social🧵 2/5
They can also be notified when their child joins or leaves a group.
#DRAGON #onlinesafety #onlineharms #Meta #WhatsApp #socialmediaban #socialmedia #childprotection #safeguarding
@perkinskeighley.bsky.socialWhatsApp is introducing new optional parental controls designed to give families more oversight while keeping teenagers’ private messages & calls encrypted.
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#DRAGON #onlinesafety #onlineharms #Meta #WhatsApp #socialmediaban #socialmedia #childprotection #safeguarding
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.
@breakingnews06.bsky.socialNandy says children’s social media ban only ‘staging post’ in online safety drive #OnlineSafety #SocialMediaBan #TechForGood #ChildSafety #DigitalWellbeing
@breakingnews06.bsky.socialNandy says children’s social media ban only ‘staging post’ in online safety drive #OnlineSafety #SocialMediaBan #TechForGood #ChildSafety #DigitalWellbeing
@perkinskeighley.bsky.social🧵 3/3
The aim is to reduce children’s exposure to harmful online environments with stronger age checks & further protections also planned for older teenagers.
#DRAGON #onlinesafety #onlineharms #onlinesafetyact #socialmedia #socialmediaban #childprotection #safeguarding
@perkinskeighley.bsky.social🧵 2/3
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.
#DRAGON #onlinesafety #socialmediaban #childprotection #safeguarding
@perkinskeighley.bsky.social🧵 1/3
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.
#DRAGON #onlinesafety #onlineharms #onlinesafetyact #socialmediaban #childprotection #safeguarding
@perkinskeighley.bsky.socialThe UK’s planned social media ban for under-16s now has a clearer timetable: Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy MP says it will come into force from March 2027.
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@soyacincau.bsky.socialMalaysia’s under-16 social media ban and Gov ID Verification: Are we protecting children or creating more risks? #apps #childprotectioncode #digitallife #facebook #featured #instagram #mcmc #opinions #socialmedia #socialmediaban #socialmediaregulation #threads #tiktok #twitter #x
@austriareportcom.bsky.socialAustria Proposes Social Media Ban for Under-14s
#SocialMediaBan #KommAustria #ChildSafety #DigitalRegulation #DataPrivacy
@tjeerdroyaards.comEurope plans to restrict social media access for under-13s. Cartoon for Dutch newspaper Trouw: www.trouw.nl/cartoons/tje...
@soyacincau.bsky.socialMalaysia’s under-16 social media ban and Gov ID Verification: Are we protecting children or creating more risks? #childprotectioncode #digitallife #facebook #instagram #mcmc #opinions #socialmedia #socialmediaban #socialmediaregulation #threads #tiktok #twitter #x