France plans social media ban for under-15s
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France has passed a law banning social media use for children under 15 years old. This law aims to protect minors from online harms and will impact social media companies and families across France. It remains unclear when the law will be implemented and how strictly it will be enforced.
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- •The French parliament approved the social media ban for children under 15 on April 1, 2026.
- •The law targets all social media platforms accessible in France, restricting accounts for users under 15.
- •The ban is intended to reduce exposure to harmful content and protect children's mental health.
- •Social media companies operating in France will need to verify users' ages to comply with the new law.
- •Families with children under 15 will be directly affected by the restrictions once the law is enforced.
What Could Happen If...
- ▸If the French government enforces strict age verification measures social media companies will need to invest in new technologies, potentially increasing operational costs and reducing underage user numbers.
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