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New Zealand proposes a ban on social media use for children under 16
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New Zealand's prime minister, Christopher Luxon, has proposed a ban on children under 16 using social media. This ban is modeled on Australia's strict laws on regulating social media, which aim to keep children safe online. The proposed law would require social media companies to verify users' ages before allowing them to create an account.
This is a conversation we need to have as a country. The Australians have been courageous and tackled it. I think New Zealand needs to do the same.
And they say they are really struggling to manage access to social media.
It's not a political issue, it's a New Zealand issue.
Parents are constantly telling us that they are really worried about the impact that social media is having on their children.
It's time that New Zealand acknowledged that, for all the good things that come from social media, it's not always a safe place for our young people to be.
This is about protecting our children. It's about making sure social media companies are playing their role in keeping our kids safe.
It's time we put the onus on these platforms to protect vulnerable children from harmful content, cyberbullying and exploitation.
sources
- 1.The Times of India
- 2.Le Monde
- 3.The Guardian
- 4.CNA News
- 5.1News
- 6.Agence France-Presse
- 7.Radio New Zealand
perspectives
- 1.Tech industry
- 2.Social Media
- 3.Advertising Industry
- 4.Child Health
- 5.Privacy Rights
- 6.New Zealand under Christopher Luxon
- 7.Smartphone Market
