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British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is preparing to announce a package of measures Monday aimed at protecting children online
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Key facts
- The announcement also follows a national consultation survey that received more than 116,000 responses between March 2 and May 26 and solicited public opinions on children’s use of technology
- More than 83% of parents who responded said the risks of social media use outweigh the benefits, according to the consultation, and 90% expressed support for a minimum age of 16 before children
- British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is preparing to announce a package of measures Monday aimed at protecting children online, including possible restrictions on social media use for those under 16
- In Australia, those under 16 are now prohibited from using platforms including Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, X, Snapchat and Reddit
Summary
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is preparing to announce a package of measures Monday aimed at protecting children online, including possible restrictions on social media use for those under 16, according to a Downing Street spokesperson. “How they keep kids safe online is one of the biggest debates of their time. Starmer’s government has been considering tougher limits on children’s social media as governments around the world face growing pressure to curb young people’s time online. The announcement also follows a national consultation survey that received more than 116,000 responses between March 2 and May 26 and solicited public opinions on children’s use of technology. More than 83% of parents who responded said the risks of social media use outweigh the benefits, according to the consultation, and 90% expressed support for a minimum age of 16 before children can access social media platforms.