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Von der Leyen proposes EU social media bans for under-15s
Original: Another thought I've been sitting with lately is about EU. Von der Leyen proposed banning social media accounts for unde
Ursula von der Leyen has proposed banning social media accounts for children under 13 and personal accounts for those under 15 across the EU. Commenters are responding with a mix of relief and reflection, with some parents welcoming firm age limits on platforms while debating how such a blanket rule would be enforced and what it would mean for young people's online lives.
Why now: The proposal touches a live debate over child safety online, prompting strong reactions from parents and privacy advocates.
Ursula von der LeyenEuropean Union
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- Another thought I've been sitting with lately is about EU. Von der Leyen proposed banning social media accounts for under-13s and personal accounts for under-15s across the EU. No accounts under 13. No personal accounts under 15. Period. My first reaction was, honestly, relief.… · phoenixx@infosec.exchange · 4
- Another thought I've been sitting with lately is about EU. Von der Leyen proposed banning social media accounts for under-13s and personal accounts for under-15s across the EU. No accounts under 13. No personal accounts under 15. Period. My first reaction was, honestly, relief.… · phoenixx@infosec.exchange · 2
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