France’s social media ban is the first of its kind in the EU, but lacks an enforcement mechanism due to clashes with the DSA
Recommendations for social media restrictions in the EU
While stopping short of an outright ban, the EC’s independent panel would place the burden of proof on social media platforms to prove they are safe for children to use
Germany: Safety by design over blanket bans
An expert online safety panel stopped short of recommending a blanket social media ban, suggesting that children should not be held responsible for using services that were not designed safely enough
The UK's social media ban for under-16s
The Government has decided to follow in Australia’s footsteps with a complete ban for under-16s, while pledging additional restrictions on gaming and AI chatbots
UK: Limiting children’s access to smartphones and social media
The Government will consider the impact of legislation implemented abroad as well as the views of both parents and young people before determining its approach
The Brazilian approach to child protection
As one of the largest markets in the world, Brazil’s approach to protecting children online, and perhaps other elements of platform regulation, is likely to garner influence abroad
Protecting children under the DSA
The EC’s draft guidelines on protecting underage users set a clear expectation that platforms should be fostering safety within their services beyond simple age gates
