UK Government Outlines Social Media Restrictions for Under-16s
The UK government has detailed plans for new social media restrictions affecting individuals under 16, which include potential bans on livestreaming and consideration of overnight curfews. Regulator Ofcom is tasked with conducting a rapid study to determine the most effective methods for age verification. The regulator will also receive a new enforcement strategy and funding to implement these changes.
The UK government has announced its framework for new social media regulations aimed at users under the age of 16. Key aspects of the proposed measures include potential prohibitions on livestreaming and the exploration of overnight curfews.
Ofcom, the UK's communications regulator, has been tasked by the government to undertake a swift study. This study will focus on identifying the most effective methods to verify if an individual is over 16 years old. Concurrently, Ofcom will be equipped with a new enforcement strategy and additional funding to support these regulatory efforts.
Further details are expected regarding the implementation of these measures, as the government continues to investigate the practicalities and scope of the proposed restrictions.
According to NDTV World, the government will also be looking in more detail at overnight curfews.
