EU proposes minimum age of 15 for independent social media accounts
Source Summary
The European Union has announced a plan to restrict social media access by requiring users to be at least 15 years old to create their own accounts. Under the proposal, only children over 15 would be permitted to set up independent social media profiles.
Why it matters
This represents a significant regulatory intervention by the EU into social media platforms' operations across member states, establishing a new legal standard for child protection in digital spaces.
