The negative effects of social media on minors agree with the American Democrats and Republicans, who have presented a bipartisan bill to the US Senate, 'Protecting Kids on Social Media Act'. The measure will establish that children under 13 are banned from social networks and those between 13 and 17 need parental consent to create an account. According to those who sponsored the law, social media is responsible for the worsening of the mental health crisis in the country and has also contributed to the increase in suicidal behavior among children and young people. The move comes at a time when Congress is trying to make social media platforms safer for children. Among the hypotheses, also the ban on TikTok. In fact, under the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act, known as Coppa, social media companies already prohibit children under 13 from using their platforms, but the law is often circumvented.
US bill, 'social media banned for children under 13'
2023-05-08T14:46:12.859Z
Highlights: Between 13-17 years consent parents. Bipartisan proposal in the Senate (ANSA). The move comes at a time when Congress is trying to make social media platforms safer for children. Among the hypotheses, also the ban on TikTok. In fact, under the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act, known as Coppa, social media companies already prohibit children under 13 from using their platforms. However, the law is often circumvented by social media firms. The measure will establish that children under 12 are banned from social networks and those between 13 and 17 need parental consent.
Between 13-17 years consent parents. Bipartisan proposal in the Senate (ANSA)
