Denmark plans to restrict social media use for young people
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- Denmark plans to severely restrict social media access for anyone under 15, with potential enforcement by mid-2026.
- Parents may have the option to allow access from age 13, but details are still under consultation.
- Despite existing bans, 98% of Danish children under 13 have social media profiles.
- A new 'digital evidence' app with age verification is expected to support enforcement.
- Mixed reactions include concerns about losing virtual communities and infringing on children's democratic rights.
- Other countries like Malaysia and Norway are also moving to restrict social media for minors.
- EU's Digital Services Act requires parental controls and age verification, but enforcement remains challenging.