UK regulators reject social media ban for kids, write open letter to YouTube, Facebook and Instagram: ‘Tell us how…’
UK regulators have rejected a child social media ban, instead demanding tech giants like TikTok and Instagram prove how they protect young users. Ofcom and ICO have given platforms until April 30 to report on their age assurance measures, emphasizing that self-declaration is insufficient. New technologies are available to prevent underage access, with regulators poised for stricter enforcement.
UK regulators have rejected a child social media ban, instead demanding tech giants like TikTok and Instagram prove how they protect young users. Ofcom and ICO have given platforms until April 30 to report on their age assurance measures, emphasizing that self-declaration is insufficient. New technologies are available to prevent underage access, with regulators poised for stricter enforcement.
