#age verification

3 articles tagged “age verification”.

1. Politics July 13, 2026 at 06:38 PM

   EU social media ban for under-13s: what von der Leyen pledged

   The European Commission president backs an EU-wide social media ban for under-13s after an expert panel. Here's what was proposed and what comes next.

2. Technology June 16, 2026 at 12:29 PM

   UK to Ban Social Media for Under-16s by 2027, Following Australia's Lead

   The UK announced a ban on social media for children under 16, set for spring 2027, covering platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube, with age verification and restrictions on livestreaming and stranger contact.

3. World June 15, 2026 at 12:11 PM

   UK PM Starmer Announces Social Media Ban for Under-16s

   UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced a sweeping ban on social media for under-16s, covering platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube, set to take effect by spring 2027.