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Denmark plans to severely restrict social media use for young people
Denmark aims to curb online risks with a social media ban for under-15s, allowing parental consent from age 13; 98% of under-13s already use social media, authorities say.
- Last month, Denmark's government secured agreement by three governing coalition and two opposition parties to ban social media for anyone under 15, with some parental access from age 13, soon to become law.
- Officials say EU law requiring parental controls and age verification underpins Denmark's plan to ban social media for under-15s, prompted by concerns over early phone exposure.
- The plan would use an age certificate to ensure compliance, a `digital evidence` app announced last month by the Digital Affairs Ministry will support enforcement, but officials have not specified which social media platforms are affected.
- Analysts note the move would be the most sweeping EU step to limit teen social media use, while Australia's social media ban and fines of $33 million prompt mixed reactions in Denmark's domestic debate.
- Meanwhile, the EU's Digital Services Act took effect two years ago and requires parental controls and age verification, while Malaysia and Norway restrict youth access and Denmark notes around 98% of children under 13 have profiles.
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Denmark plans to significantly restrict children's access to social media next year.
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