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Britain considers Australian-style social media ban for under-16s
16 Feb 2026 16:17 GMT
… a consultation on prohibiting social media access for those under …
Global pressure grows on social media platforms
Britain’s Online … carry implications for adult privacy and access to online … a legal definition of social media remains necessary before any …
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Turkish Parliament set to debate age limit for social media
16 Feb 2026 13:11 GMT
… to complaints regarding the social media content and additional security … academics, civil society organizations, social media platforms, as well as parents … Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
This site is … reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of …
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Consent Controversy: Russian Man’s Secret Recordings Divide Kenyan Social Media
16 Feb 2026 12:58 GMT
… debates over consent, privacy, and the ethical limits of social‑media content.
The … “Blurring that line normalises exploitation.”
Social‑media users have speculated that Yaytseslav … need for stronger protections against privacy violations. As Kenyans debate …
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UK Considers Social Media Ban for Under-16s and Tighter AI Safety Rules
16 Feb 2026 14:49 GMT
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Britain is considering a social media ban for under-16s …
Debate Over Effectiveness and Privacy
While many parents support the … legally define what constitutes social media before restrictions can take … could also affect adult privacy and access to services, …
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7 key details in social media crackdown plan - and how it could affect your kids
16 Feb 2026 13:19 GMT
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Children face a social media ban and restrictions on addictive … young people from addictive social media.
The Mirror takes a … had previously suggested the social media restrictions to help tackle … , you can read our Privacy Notice.
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16 Feb 2026 14:21 GMT
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Keir Starmer declares 'months' timeline for social media age clampdown in UK
16 Feb 2026 12:11 GMT
… long-brewing plan for a social media age limit, signaling the … on the addictive elements of social media, stop the auto-play, … the UK's privacy watchdog opened a formal investigation … consultation on young people and social media," Kendall added. …
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Social media vetting for 'visiting visa' faces backlash
16 Feb 2026 10:44 GMT
… would not just hurt the privacy of visitors but would … also hurt the privacy of Americans too.
Senators … a "sweeping invasion of privacy" and represent an … travelers to disclose their personal social media information, CBP will force …
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U.K. eyes rapid ban on under social media for under 16s, curbs to AI chatbots
16 Feb 2026 09:44 GMT
… launched a consultation on a social media ban for children under … -on implications for adults’ privacy and ability to access services … and safety advocates back a social media ban for children, but … legally what counts as social media before any ban can …
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How could a UK social media ban for under-16s work?
16 Feb 2026 09:42 GMT
… on banning children from social media, and restricting features such … farewells. “No more social media,” one teenager said on … that it could compromise privacy, encourage children to lie … onto riskier platforms.
For social media firms, the implementation of …