France's top court blocks social media ban for under-15s
The court said the blanket restriction was disproportionate and left school smartphone rules intact, forcing lawmakers to rewrite the measure.
- On Friday, the Constitutional Council struck down a ban on social media access for children under 15, ruling that the law "constitutes an infringement that is neither appropriate, necessary, nor proportionate" to freedom of expression.
- The Constitutional Council found the legislation failed to specify conditions and limits for age verification, inherently forcing all users, including adults, to prove their age without necessary legal safeguards.
- President Emmanuel Macron championed this ban as a flagship measure, aiming to make France the first country in Europe to restrict platforms including Facebook, TikTok, and YouTube for under-15 users.
- Following the ruling, Macron instructed Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu to draft new, legally sound legislation that accounts for the Council's decision and the European framework protecting minors.
- The President remains fully committed to bringing this reform to fruition by Spring 2027, the palace confirmed, ensuring child protection online remains a priority before the election.
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France's Highest Court Has Blocked the Implementation of a Law Banning Social Networks for Under-15s
France's highest court today lifted a ban on social media access for people under the age of 15, saying it violates freedom of expression.
The French Constitutional Council has overturned Parliament's decision to ban social media for children and young people under the age of 15.
France's top court kills under-15 social media ban 18 days before start
Judges called the blanket ban disproportionate and said adults too would have to prove their age. Brussels is due to set out an EU-wide answer in September. Continue reading this article on ppc.land. Sign up the PPC Land newsletter to get the latest marketing news.
The French Constitutional Council annulled a law prohibiting children under 15 years of age from using social media, arguing that it violates fundamental freedoms. The Court ruled that the provisions of the prohibition "disproportionally violate freedom of expression and communication" and have not provided legal guarantees to secure those rights, according to a press release summarizing the decision. Last month, France became the first European…
The French Constitutional Council has overturned the social media ban for under 15-year-olds. The law is a "disproportionate interference" in freedom of expression and communication. The ban was originally to enter into force on 1 September. The Constitutional Council acknowledges "the constitutional obligation to protect the child's well-being", but pointed out that the very broad ban "may relate to online communication services where the risks…
In France, a bill to ban social networks for childrenThe Constitutional Council declared the ban unconstitutional because it violates the freedom of speech of young people. The Macron administration will continue to seek reform by the end of his term.
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