Digital Safety Act
Coverage of Digital Safety Act in the Nexus archive.
- Europe to social media platforms: make yourself safe for kids under 13, somehow
A European Union official called for restrictions on children under 13 using social media until platforms prove they are safe, citing risks to developing brains. The European Commission proposed phased access for different age ranges, with under-13s requiring supervision and tech companies like Instagram and TikTok already imposing age limits.
- EU chief weighs age restrictions for children using social media
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen proposed age-based restrictions for children's social media access, with a special EU panel recommending bans for under-13s until platforms prove safety. Countries like Australia and the UK have already implemented similar restrictions for minors. The EU also warned Meta to disable addictive design features under its Digital Safety Act.
- Canada moves to ban under-16s from social media, regulate AI
Canada’s culture minister introduced legislation to ban children under 16 from social media accounts and regulate AI chatbot services to limit harmful content production. The proposed Digital Safety Act aims to address online harms to children, positioning Canada among countries tightening social media regulations.