Social Media To Be Banned For Under-16s In UK

India, June 16 -- In a landmark move, the UK government has banned Social media platforms to under-16s.

The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology said the Social media platforms will be blocked from offering services to children below this age group to protect kids with world-leading additional restrictions on harmful features online such as live streaming and strangers communicating with children.

The proposal, which the government claims to have the support of 9 in 10 parents in UK, is expected to be brought to Parliament before Christmas, with protections expected to come into force in Spring 2027.

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