Denmark: Govt. secures agreement to ban access to social media for anyone under 15

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Denmark is considering following Australia’s footsteps after securing agreement to ban social media access for anyone under 15 years old. Starting December 10, Australia will enforce a world-first ban on social media for children under 16, while Denmark’s proposal could become law by mid-2026. The plan increases pressure on tech platforms amid growing concerns about children’s exposure to harmful content and commercial interests. The proposals would allow some parents to grant access from age 13, making it one of the most sweeping measures by a European Union government to limit social media use among teens and younger children.    #teleSUREnglish #Denmark #Australia #SocialMedia #YouthProtection #Legislation #TechPlatforms

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00:00Denmark is considering following Australians' footsteps after securing an agreement to ban social media access for anyone under 15 years old.

00:09Starting Wednesday, December 10th, Australia will enforce a world-first social media ban for children under 16.

00:17While in the Danish plains, it could become a law by mid-2026, but some school students and experts are worried.

00:23The country's government is planning to ban social media for anyone under 15, increasing pressure on tech platforms as concerns grow about children accessing harmful conduct and commercial interests.

00:37The proposals would give some parents the right to let their children access social media from age 13.

00:43Such a measure would be among the most sweeping steps yet by a European Union government to limit the use of social media among teens and younger children.

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