Norway to ban social media for under-16s

Norway announces ban on social media for children under 16, joining a growing European push to raise the digital age of majority. | Contesto: cronaca

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• Norway to ban social media for under-16s

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Norway has announced plans to ban social media use for children under the age of 16, becoming the latest country to take a hard line against the influence of digital platforms on young people. The measure, which would require legislative approval, aims to protect minors from the potential harms of social networking, including exposure to inappropriate content, cyberbullying, and the erosion of privacy. Norwegian officials said the proposed law would establish a digital age of majority, effectively barring tech companies from allowing under-16s to create accounts or engage on their platforms without parental consent. The move places Norway in the company of several European nations that have already signaled similar restrictions. France, Spain, and Denmark have each announced intentions to introduce a digital age of majority for social networks, while Australia and Turkey have already enacted such laws. The growing consensus among these governments reflects mounting concern over the psychological and developmental effects of social media on children, with studies linking heavy use to anxiety, depression, and disrupted sleep patterns. Norway’s proposal goes further than some existing measures by setting a clear age bar that would apply uniformly across all platforms operating in the country. Norway’s announcement comes amid a broader European push to regulate the tech industry, particularly regarding child safety. The European Union’s Digital Services Act, which took effect earlier this year, already requires platforms to assess and mitigate risks to minors, but member states have moved to adopt stricter national rules. Norway, though not an EU member, is closely aligned with the bloc’s regulatory approach through its membership in the European Economic Area. The proposed ban is expected to face legal scrutiny over its compatibility with free speech and data privacy laws, but supporters argue that the protection of children outweighs these concerns. Critics of the ban, including some digital rights groups, have warned that outright prohibitions may drive young users to less regulated corners of the internet or encourage them to circumvent the rules using fake...

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