Norway says it will propose a social media age limit of 16 and require platforms to verify users’ ages
The Facts
- Norway’s government said it plans to introduce legislation setting a minimum age of 16 for social media use.
- The government said the bill will be presented to parliament later this year.
- Under the proposal, technology companies would be responsible for verifying the ages of young users.
- Reports say the rule would apply until Jan. 1 of the year in which a user turns 16.
- The proposal would tighten Norway’s existing rules; the government had previously discussed a lower threshold and then opted for a stricter, more uniform system.
- If parliament approves the measure, reports say it could take effect as early as next year.
- The government says the measure is intended to protect children’s digital lives and limit the role of screens and algorithms in childhood.
- Norway’s move comes as other countries are also pursuing restrictions on minors’ social media use, including after Australia enacted an under-16 ban.
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What exactly is Norway proposing?
The government says it will submit a bill setting 16 as the minimum age for social media use, and the restriction would last until Jan. 1 of the year a child turns 16 Anadolu Ajansı,Deutsche Welle.
Who would have to enforce the age limit?
Technology companies, not children themselves, would be responsible for carrying out age verification under the proposal Global Banking & Fi…,Le Parisien,SudOuest.fr.
What is still unresolved?
The bill still needs parliamentary approval, and the government has not specified which apps or platforms would be covered U.S. News & World R…,CNA.
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