インドネシアはオーストラリアに続き、16歳未満の子供のソーシャルメディアアクセスを制限する計画。新規制は主要プラットフォームを対象とし、未成年アカウントの削除を義務付ける。実施は3月28日から段階的に開始される。
インドネシア政府は、未成年者のソーシャルメディア利用を制限するための規制を導入した。高リスクのプラットフォームに対し、同国内の16歳未満ユーザー所属のアカウントを削除することを義務付ける。通信・デジタル担当相のメウティア・ハフィド氏が発表し、この措置は3月28日から開始されると述べた。初期段階では、YouTube、TikTok、Facebook、Instagram、Threads、X、Roblox、およびシンガポール拠点のライブストリーミングアプリBigo Liveなどの主要サービスに焦点を当てる。
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The SPD has proposed a ban on social media platforms for children under 14 in an impulse paper. The plan includes age verification via the EU app EUDI-Wallet and tiered rules by age group. It draws inspiration from Australia's recent model.
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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As countries like Australia and Spain advance bans on social media for children, the Philippines is now considering similar restrictions to protect youth from online risks, though no decision has been reached.
The Karnataka government is considering a ban on mobile phones for students under 16 to address social media addiction. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has initiated consultations with university vice chancellors. The proposal remains in the discussion stage.
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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.
Under a new agreement with the Department of Information and Communications Technology, Meta has pledged to enhance its mechanisms for detecting, reporting, and removing disinformation and inappropriate content on Facebook. This includes faster flagging of child exploitation material, immediate reporting to local authorities, and its removal from the platform. The deal also targets scams such as fake investment schemes using deepfakes of officials, business leaders, and celebrities.
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The Swedish government has received approval from the EU Commission for a fast-track on a new law forcing social media platforms to remove gang recruitment material within one hour. Justice Minister Gunnar Strömmer described it as the first such legislation in any EU member state. The law targets the recruitment of children into gangs via platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and Snapchat.