Social Media Ban

Social Media Ban

Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat, YouTube, Facebook, Twitch and Reddit applications are displayed on a mobile phone in this picture illustration taken on 9 December 2025. File Photo: Reuters

Australia toughens kids' social media ban, doubles potential penalties for tech firms

The government will also strengthen the information-gathering powers of its internet regulator, the eSafety Commissioner, allowing it to compel social media companies to provide evidence of what...

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Photo: Collected

UK to ban social media for under-16s in sweeping new proposal

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Britain announces sweeping social media ban for under-16s

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Canada's social media ban for under-16s goes to parliament

A Spanish flag and smartphone with displayed social media app icons are seen in this illustration taken February 3, 2026. Photo: REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration

Spain pushes ahead with social media, AI rules despite Big Tech lobbying pressure

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Ahead of Greek social media ban, parents desperate to separate children from phones

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Australia warns social media giants over under-16 ban compliance

Vice Chancellor Andreas Babler of the Social Democrats, Secretary of State for Digitalization Alexander Proell of the People’s Party, and Minister of Education Christoph Wiederkehr of the Neos hold a press conference on plans to ban social media for children under 14 in Vienna, Austria, 27 March 2026. Photo: Reuters.

Austria plans social media ban for children under 14

Students from Ricards Lodge and Rutlish High Schools in Wimbledon look at their mobile phones during an interview and discussion with Reuters about their thoughts on a social media ban for under 16s, in London, Britain, 23 February 2026. Photo: REUTERS/Katie Collins

British teens resist Australian-style social media ban

A high school student poses with his mobile phone showing his social media applications in Melbourne, Australia, November 28, 2024. REUTERS/Asanka Brendon Ratnayake

2 Indian states announce proposal to ban social media for children

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Indonesia to ban social media access for under-16s: Minister

FILE PHOTO: Woman is seen in front of displayed social media logos in this illustration taken, May 25, 2021. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo

Germany's ruling party backs social media curbs for children

Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babis from ANO speaks during the debate on confidence in the parliament, in Prague, Czech Republic, January 13, 2026 Photo: REUTERS/Eva Korinkova

Czech prime minister in favour of social media ban for under-15s