Switzerland Aims for Stricter Rules for TikTok and Social Networks, Minister Rösti Calls for More Protection for Young People
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Switzerland is considering stronger measures to protect children and young people on digital platforms, including TikTok and Instagram, at a time when concerns about the safety of minors online are growing. Swiss Minister Albert Rösti has called for more protection for young people in the digital space, as the debate in the country has focused on the responsibility of platforms and the need for clearer rules. The Swiss bill on communication plat…
The law is also intended to protect children and young people better. Providers can only play out advertising to minors in a limited way. Thus, the government responds to criticism from the consultation. In a first draft, the protection of minors was completely lacking.
A corresponding law on communication platforms and search engines will be presented in June 2027.
Google, Meta, Tiktok, YouTube and other major digital players could soon be subject to new rules in Switzerland. The Federal Council foresees new transparency obligations for search platforms and search engines, as well as specific measures to better protect young people online.
After a long delay, the Federal Council is pushing forward rules for large online platforms. Especially in the field of youth protection, it is slowing down. The department of Albert Rösti is due to draw up a law by next summer.
On two points, the Federal Council wants to tighten up the draft for platform regulation – the media conference with media minister Albert Rösti now live.
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