Portugal approves restrictions on social media access for children

Portugal Approves Bill Imposing Restrictions on Children Accessing Social Media

Portugal’s parliament approved a bill on Feb. 12 that would require explicit parental consent for children aged 13 to 16 to access social media. The bill passed by 148 votes to 69, with 13 abstentions. It can still be modified before the final legislation is passed. Authors of the bill from the ruling Social Democrat Party (PSD) said the law was needed to protect children from cyberbullying and online predators. “We have to protect our children …

Portugal advances bill to restrict minors’ access to social media

Bill would bar all children under 13 from social media, require parental consent for under-16s - Anadolu Ajansı

After France and Australia, Portugal passes bill restricting social media access for children

Following in the footsteps of Australia and France, which recently banned or restricted children's social media access, Portugal's parliament on Thursday approved a bill requiring explicit parental consent for children aged 13 to 16 to access...

Portugal joins European wave of social media bans for under-16s

Portugal has become the latest country to limit social media platforms for minors, marking a significant move to end unrestricted access to free access to social networks for children without the...

Portugal approves social media restrictions for kids under 16

Portugal is the latest European country to approve social media bans for children.

Portugal approves children's social media restrictions

A public system will be used by parents to give consent to children aged 13 to 16 for them to use social media in Portugal.