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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Jamey Keaten

Another country agrees to ban social media for children under 15

Denmark has announced a landmark agreement to prohibit social media access for children under the age of 15, a move designed to intensify pressure on major tech platforms amid escalating global concerns over the influence of harmful content and commercial exploitation targeting young users.

While the new legislation would permit parents, following a specific assessment, to grant their 13- and 14-year-olds access, significant questions remain regarding the practical enforcement of such a sweeping ban.

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