UK Government Plans Social Media Ban for Under-16s with Exemptions
The UK government is planning to ban social media access for children under 16, though it will allow for certain exemptions. A charity has warned that this rushed ban could 'unravel' due to its implementation.
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Rushed social media ban for under-16s in UK could ‘unravel’, charity warns
Molly Rose Foundation says government should instead set strict safety standards for apps A rushed under-16s social media ban in the UK could unravel and families will be left to count the cost, a leading child safety charity has warned. The Molly Rose Foundation (MRF) said an age limit on the use of tech platforms could unravel, after a report that the prime minister, Keir Starmer, is to announce a ban on under-16s accessing “harmful” social media apps. Continue reading...
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