The United Kingdom plans to prohibit individuals under the age of 16 from accessing social networks starting in 2027.
The UK government unveiled one of the toughest regulations globally on children and teenagers using social media. Starting in 2027, those under 16 won’t be allowed to have accounts on platforms like TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, Snapchat, and X. How will the prohibition be implemented? The new law will consider digital platforms, unlike past efforts…