Indonesia to Ban Social Media for Children Under 16
The Indonesian government has announced a ban on social media access for children under the age of sixteen, affecting platforms like Facebook and Instagram.
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Indonesia becomes latest country to block social media access for kids under 16
Indonesia will begin restricting social media access for children under 16 on March 28, gradually deactivating accounts on platforms like TikTok and Facebook. This policy aims to protect minors from online risks such as cyberbullying, fraud, and addiction. The move aligns with global trends of governments implementing measures to safeguard young users online.
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India's Karnataka State Bans Social Media for Children Under 16
The Indian state of Karnataka has implemented a ban on social media access for children under the age of 16, citing concerns over their well-being.
Indonesia Considers Social Media Ban for Under-16s
Indonesia's minister has announced plans to ban social media access for individuals under the age of 16.
Karnataka Budget 2026-27: State Government proposes to ban social media for children under 16 years
The decision comes after Australia blocked social media, including TikTok, Alphabet’s YouTube and Meta’s Instagram and Facebook, for teens since last December
Decoding the debate over prohibiting mobile phone use for children under 16
Karnataka may ban mobile phone use for kids under 16 amid concerns over addiction, but parents worry about safety and enforcement challenges.
Lithuanian Parliament Speaker Discusses Social Media Ban for Children
Following a conservative proposal to ban social media for children under 16, Lithuanian Parliament Speaker Juozas Olekas acknowledges the need for rules but suggests that outright bans are not always effective.
Karnataka Government Considers Social Media Ban for Children Under 16
The Karnataka government is exploring the possibility of banning social media access for children under the age of 16, potentially following a similar policy implemented in Australia.
Karnataka Considers Ban on Social Media for Children Under 16
Karnataka plans to ban social media for children under 16, aligning with global efforts to address concerns over screen addiction and mental health, a policy announced by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah.
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Indonesia Bans Social Media for Under-16s, Following Australia’s Lead: ‘Parents No Longer Have to Fight Alone Against the Giants of the Algorithm’
Indonesia has become the latest country to bar children under 16 from social media, with Communications and Digital Minister Meutya Hafid announcing that account deactivations will begin on March 28,…
Karnataka Budget 2026: Govt to ban social media for children under 16, says CM Siddaramaiah
Lithuanian Parliament Considers Social Media Restrictions for Minors
A proposal has been initiated in the Lithuanian Seimas to legally restrict access to social media for children under 16 without parental consent, sparking debate about screen time for youth.
Lithuanian Parliament Debates Banning Social Media for Under-16s
Following proposed legislative amendments by conservative politician Daiva Ulbinaitė to ban social media use for children under 16, the Lithuanian Parliament held a discussion to explore this initiative and alternative options.
Debate on Social Media Access for Minors Under 16
A discussion is underway regarding the regulation of social media access for children under 16, balancing individual freedom, parental responsibility, protection, and state oversight.
Britain Considers Social Media Ban for Under-16s
Following Australia's lead, Britain is considering a ban on social media use for children under 16, with Spain, Greece, and Slovenia also exploring similar measures.
Indonesia to ban social media for children under 16
Platforms include YouTube, TikTok and Instagram as communication minister says ‘our children face real threats’ Indonesia will ban social media for children under 16, its communication and digital affairs minister said on Friday. Meutya Hafid said in a statement to media said that she signed a government regulation that will mean children under the age of 16 can no longer have accounts on high-risk digital platforms, including YouTube, TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, Threads, X, Roblox and Bigo ...
Indonesia to Ban Social Media for Children Under 16
Indonesia's Minister of Communications and Digital Affairs, Meutya Hafid, announced that the country will ban social media for children under the age of 16.
Karnataka Government Bans Social Media for Children Under 16 Years
Karnataka Considers Social Media Ban for Children Under 16, Dividing Parents
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's announcement of considering a social media ban for children under 16 has sparked a wide debate among parents.
Lithuanian Parliament Considers Banning Social Media for Children Under 16
Legal experts in the Lithuanian Parliament believe that a proposal to ban social media for children under 16 would be difficult to implement, as Lithuania would lack the tools to compel global companies to change their standardized operating principles.
Sales of energy drinks to children under 16 to be banned in Spain
The ban will join other initiatives adopted in recent years The post Sales of energy drinks to children under 16 to be banned in Spain appeared first on ProtoThema English.
Karnataka Government Considers Mobile Phone Restrictions for Children Under 16
The Karnataka government is reportedly planning to implement restrictions on mobile phone usage for children under the age of 16.