The European Commission will propose limits on access to social media for under-15s. The proposal, called the "EU Kids Act", aims to regulate children's presence on these digital platforms.
The measure prevents children under 15 from creating accounts on social media and video-sharing platforms like YouTube without parental authorization. This restriction applies to all social media and video-sharing platforms covered by European legislation.
The proposal comes in the context of growing concerns about the effects of social media on the mental health and well-being of children and teenagers. The European Commission thus intends to establish stricter rules to protect minors in the digital environment.
