Nandy says children’s social media ban only ‘staging post’ in online safety drive
Summary
The UK government plans to ban children under 16 from using high-risk social media apps starting in March and will impose new rules for older teenagers to limit harmful content. Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy said this is only the first step, and the government will keep working to make online spaces safer and better regulated.Key Facts
- Children under 16 will be banned from using social media apps considered high-risk.
- Teenagers 16 and 17 will face restrictions on features like infinite scrolling and algorithm-driven content.
- Age-verification checks on social media platforms will become stricter.
- The new rules will begin in March.
- The government plans to continue strengthening online safety laws beyond the current ban.
- Public consultation showed 85% of parents believe social media risks outweigh benefits for children.
- The government wants to promote safer, more inclusive, and empowering online spaces.
- UK officials have criticized tech companies for poor cooperation with regulators.
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