French Parliament greenlights social media ban for under-15s
Both houses of the French Parliament voted to block social media access for children under 15, making France the first European country to enact a ban amid a broadening global crackdown.
Both houses of the French Parliament voted Tuesday to block social media access for children under 15, making France the first European country to enact a ban amid a broadening global crackdown.
The law will take effect on September 1, when users under 15 will no longer be able to create new social media accounts. Enforcement of the ban on existing accounts will begin in January 2027.
The legislation also outlaws the use of cell phones in high schools. The devices are already banned from elementary and middle schools.
Source: https://therecord.media/france-social-media-ban-parliament
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