Pedro Sánchez, Spain’s Prime Minister, said on Tuesday at the World Government Summit in Dubai that access to social media for minors under 16 would be banned.
Sanchez added that all platforms would be required to implement age verification systems.
“Our children are exposed to a space they were never meant to navigate alone.
“We will no longer accept that. We will protect them from the digital Wild West.”
He added that his government would also introduce a new bill next week to hold social media executives accountable for illegal and hateful content.
Australia in December became the first country to ban social media for children under 16.
It’s a move being closely watched by other countries considering similar age-based measures, such as Britain and France.
Source: Reuters/NAN
READ ALSO:
APC winning hearts beyond governors -Yilwatda
PDP fixes national convention for March 28, 29 in Abuja
Labour, FCT minister resolve dispute as workers resume duty
Police arrest coordinator, two traditional rulers over killing of four
WEATHER FORECAST: NiMet predicts sunshine, cloudiness
Workplace order: When the boss is the issue
FG raises the alarm over health risks of greenhouse gas emissions
Sanwo-Olu: Lagos is ready to partner investors for development
Alleged N868m fraud: Ex-AGoF opens his defence
