Spain has become the latest European country to make plans to ban social media for children under the age of 16. We will protect them from the digital Wild West, Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez said at the World Governments Summit in Dubai on Tuesday. The ban, which still needs parliamentary approval, is part of a broader set of changes aimed at holding companies accountable for illegal or harmful content. While Australia has already implemented a similar ban, Spain's move is seen as a critical effort to safeguard children online. Sánchez emphasized that current social media platforms expose young users to addiction, abuse, manipulation, and violence, stating, We will no longer accept that. We will protect them. The new regulations would require effective age verification systems and would penalize platforms for promoting misleading content. If the law receives support, it could reshape the future of social media use among younger generations in Spain.
Spain Strikes Back: The Social Media Ban for Kids Under 16
Spain Strikes Back: The Social Media Ban for Kids Under 16
Spain is stepping up to protect children from harmful online experiences by proposing a ban on social media for those under 16. Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez calls for responsibility from tech companies.
In a bold move, Spain is now putting plans in motion to ban social media usage for children under 16. Announced by Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez at the World Governments Summit in Dubai, the proposed ban aims to shield young users from the potential dangers of social media, described as the 'digital Wild West.' This initiative could make Spain the latest member of a growing list of countries, including Australia and France, contemplating similar regulations to ensure safer online environments for children. Support exists within Spanish politics, but the path to implementation remains uncertain as the law seeks parliamentary approval.
