France Blocks Social Media Ban for Minors Under 15

Efforts in France to restrict social media access for users under the age of 15 have encountered regulatory and technical hurdles. The proposed legislation, designed to require parental consent for minors on digital platforms to mitigate online harms and screen addiction, faces scrutiny over compliance with European Union digital market rules and data privacy standards. Implementation remains stalled as authorities and tech platforms navigate the legal and practical challenges of deploying reliable, privacy-compliant age-verification systems across member states.

• French legislation aims to establish a “digital majority” requiring users under 15 to obtain parental consent before accessing social media platforms.
• The measure faces legal and regulatory reviews to ensure alignment with European Union digital regulations, including the Digital Services Act.
• Significant technical challenges persist regarding how platforms can verify user ages securely without compromising user privacy or collecting excessive personal data.
• European authorities continue to assess standardized age-assurance solutions that can be applied consistently across the single market.

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