Denmark's government aims to ban access to social media for children under 15
15 days ago
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- Denmark's government plans to ban social media access for children under 15, with exceptions allowing parental consent from age 13.
- The measure aims to protect children from harmful content and commercial pressures in the digital world.
- Similar bans exist in Australia (minimum age 16) and the EU (minimum age 13, with potential increase to 16).
- Enforcement details remain unclear, but the move is expected to spark international debate.
- The Danish government cites concerns over disrupted sleep, concentration, and mental health impacts on children.
- EU's Digital Services Act already restricts social media access for under-13s, with ongoing discussions to raise the age limit.
- Danish lawmakers argue society must intervene to protect children's well-being in the digital age.