호주와 스페인 등 국가들이 아동 대상 소셜미디어 금지를 추진하는 가운데, 필리핀도 청소년을 온라인 위험으로부터 보호하기 위해 유사한 제한을 고려 중이나 아직 결정은 나지 않았다.
필리핀은 2025년 12월 호주의 선도적 법안과 스페인의 최근 16세 미만 금지 발표에 이어 미성년자의 소셜미디어 접근을 제한하는 세계적 움직임에 동참하고 있다. Rappler의 2026년 2월 7일 보고서는 중독, 학대, 유해 콘텐츠로부터 아동을 보호하는 잠재적 이점과 집행 및 정보 자유 접근 우려를 저울질하며 논쟁을 조명했다. 필리핀에서는 아직 공식 법안이 제출되지 않았으나 의원들과 관리들은 유럽 및 기타 지역의 조치를 반영해 연령 확인 조치와 플랫폼 책임을 점차 논의하고 있다. 이는 소셜미디어가 청소년 정신 건강과 안전에 미치는 부정적 영향 증거 속에서 기술 회사 규제의 광범위한 노력의 일부다. '미성년자 소셜미디어 금지: 글로벌 동향' 시리즈의 일부.
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The French National Assembly approved on January 26, 2026, a government-backed bill banning social media access for minors under 15 and prohibiting mobile phone use in high schools. Introduced by Renaissance deputy Laure Miller and accelerated by President Emmanuel Macron, the streamlined measure—focusing on parental controls for the riskiest platforms—aims to protect youth mental and physical health amid years of debate.
Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has announced plans to ban children under 16 from using social media, following Australia's lead. The legislation, part of broader regulations, could take effect next week with strict age-verification requirements. Sanchez criticized platforms for exposing children to harm and called for accountability from tech executives.
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Several countries have implemented or debated measures to limit children's and teenagers' access to social media, citing impacts on mental health and privacy. In Argentina, experts emphasize the need for digital education and structural regulations beyond simple bans. The issue involves not only child protection but also the platforms' data-based business model.
Proposed amendments to a UK bill aim to restrict children under 16 from using social media and virtual private networks to enhance online safety. Legal experts warn that these measures could require adults to undergo age verification for everyday online services, potentially compromising privacy. The changes build on the Online Safety Act, which took effect in July 2025 but has loopholes that tech-savvy users exploit.
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The Nelson Mandela Children’s Fund has raised concerns about the potential downsides of prohibiting social media access for children, following Australia's recent ban on use by those under 16. Experts emphasize the need for parental guidance and adherence to health guidelines rather than outright restrictions. South Africa is urged to carefully assess any similar measures.
New York state will require social media platforms offering 'addictive feeds' to display warning labels about their potential harm to the mental health of young users.
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Australian regulators are poised to require app stores to block AI services lacking age verification to protect younger users from mature content. This move comes ahead of a March 9 deadline, with potential fines for non-compliant AI companies. Only a fraction of leading AI chat services in the region have implemented such measures.