The European Union is preparing new rules for social media that will establish that minors will only be able to have their own accounts starting at age 15. The measure is part of new European legislation called EU KIDS Act, which will be presented this Thursday.
The legislation's main objective is the protection of children in the digital world, establishing stricter limits for minors' access to social media platforms. This is another EU initiative to regulate the digital environment and protect vulnerable groups.
The new rules represent a significant shift from current policies of many social media platforms, which generally allow children as young as 13 to create profiles on the platforms. The proposal reflects growing concerns about the effects of social media on the mental health and development of children and adolescents.
