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EU announces plan to restrict social media access for under-15s
Under the plans, only children over 15 would be able to set up their own social media accounts.
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The EU has announced plans to restrict social media access for under-15s across its member states, in a bid to increase wellbeing and tackle online safety.
Under the plans, there would be a gradual approach to children using social media which would include banning under 13s from accessing platforms.
Those aged 13 to 15 would only be able to access platforms for an hour per day via "mini accounts" set up through their parent or guardian's social media account.
She added that under the legislation - if it is approved - companies would be required to submit detailed child safety plans.