European Commission Proposes Social Media Restrictions for Children Under 13
Amul Info ·
The European Commission has presented the “Kids Act”, proposing to restrict social media access for children under 13. For ages 13–15, the proposal includes mini-accounts and a one-hour daily limit, while users aged 15–18 would receive stronger safety-focused platform design. The initiative would…
The European Commission has introduced a draft law called the "Kids Act," which envisions restricting the use of social media by children under 13. This initiative was announced during the annual address by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen at the European Parliament.
According to the "AZERTAC" agency, the document proposes introducing phased restrictions on the use of social platforms based on children's age groups.
Under the proposal, children under 13 will not be allowed to use social media. For teenagers aged 13–15, it is proposed to allow only mini-accounts with limited features and to restrict social media time to one hour per day.
For users aged 15–18, special design requirements are envisioned to enable them to use social platforms in an age-appropriate and safer manner.
According to Ursula von der Leyen, a special expert group was created to prepare the initiative. She noted that the proposal is based on a phased approach that takes into account the characteristics of different age groups.
The "Kids Act" will cover not only social media but also online games and artificial intelligence-based chatbot services. The European Commission plans to require relevant companies to implement age verification and appropriate restrictions to prevent children from accessing services unsuited for their age.
The draft law also envisions the application of fines for non-compliance with the established rules. It is reported that appropriate mechanisms have been established at the European level to monitor compliance with these requirements and take necessary measures.