UK expects Meta to match US child safety measures after $18bn settlement
Summary
The UK government expects Meta, owner of Instagram, to apply the same child safety measures in Britain as it agreed to in the US after settling a lawsuit for up to $18 billion. These measures include daily time limits and night curfews for users under 18. The UK plans to introduce laws banning social media use for children under 16 by 2027.Key Facts
- Meta settled a US lawsuit accusing it of harming children, agreeing to pay up to $18 billion.
- The settlement includes default daily time limits of two hours for users under 18, which parents can lift.
- Meta also agreed to block under-18s from using the app between midnight and 6 a.m., and limit notifications at night and during school hours.
- The UK government wants these safety measures to apply in Britain as well.
- The UK plans to ban children under 16 from using social media starting in early 2027.
- Other countries like Indonesia, Malaysia, France, and Turkey have introduced or are considering similar social media restrictions for children.
- Critics say the UK’s current Online Safety Act has not been strong enough to protect children.
- Child safety groups urge the UK government to take stronger action against social media harms.
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