France’s National Assembly approved a bill banning children under 15 from social media on Monday. Lawmakers voted 116 to 23 in favour. The legislation aims to protect minors from bullying and mental health risks. The bill covers social networks and “social networking functionalities” embedded in other platforms. President Emmanuel Macron highlighted social media as a […]
social media law
NCCIA alerts citizens about dangerous online sharing habits
The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency has warned that even a single careless click or post on social media can lead to serious legal trouble for users. The advisory highlights that people often share information quickly without checking facts, which increases the spread of false or misleading content across digital platforms. As a result, authorities […]
New York mandates mental health warnings on social media platforms
New York Governor Kathy Hochul has signed a new law requiring social media platforms to display mental health warnings labels, aiming to curb the negative impact of certain digital features on young users across the state. Read More: Gen Z turns to ChatGPT for therapy—but experts raise red flags The legislation targets platforms that rely […]
Teens challenge Australia’s social media ban
Australian teenagers have taken their fight to the High Court as they seek to block a new national ban that will deactivate more than one million social media accounts belonging to users under 16. The law, set to begin on December 10, restricts access to major platforms including YouTube, TikTok, Snapchat, Facebook, and Instagram, marking […]