The European Union is considering major new restrictions on children's access to social media, including age limits, phased access and a complete ban. 
“It’s not about whether children can access social media,” said European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. “It’s about when social media can be safe for our children.”
Social media platforms could be forced to prove their services are not harmful before young people are allowed to use them. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said the EU's executive body could propose new legislation within months after considering recommendations from a group of experts published today.
The group recommended using a phased approach, such as “no screens” for children under 3, supervised internet use for those under 13, and certain limits for older teens.
He also said that social media platforms should demonstrate that their services are safe for younger users, an approach that von der Leyen said she fully supports.
Ursula von der Leyen also said the Commission would examine the report and come back with proposals “after the summer.” Any legislation would need the approval of the European Parliament and the 27 EU member states before becoming law across the union.
Although the press releases will range from very select to rare, I said I'd pass...because sometimes the editors hide.
