Social media ban for children under 15 in France!

The French government is moving forward with a major policy decision aimed at protecting children from the adverse effects of social media. Under the proposed legislation, children below the age of 15 will be prohibited from accessing social media platforms. The announcement was made by French President Emmanuel Macron, following approval of the bill by France’s lower house of parliament.

The bill will now be taken up for discussion in the Senate, where a final decision is expected by the end of February. According to French officials, the regulation is intended to address growing concerns over mental health and psychological issues linked to excessive screen time among children.

If approved, the new rules will come into force on September 1. Social media companies will be given time until December 31 to identify and delete accounts belonging to users under the age of 15. In addition to online restrictions, the bill also enforces a ban on mobile phone usage by children within school premises.

Once enacted, France would become the second nation to introduce a nationwide restriction on minors’ use of social media, following Australia, which has already implemented a similar ban for users under 16. Several other countries are reportedly exploring comparable regulatory measures.