EU plans age limits for children’s social media use

Regulations aimed at protecting children on social media are becoming more widespread in Europe. In this context, the European Commission has prepared a legislative proposal intended to regulate children’s use of social media through age limits.

The Commission announced its proposal, titled the “EU Children’s Act,” on September 17. It envisages introducing age restrictions on children’s use of social media.

The planned measures also include an age threshold relating to 13. The proposal comes as regulations intended to protect children in their use of social media are spreading across Europe.