India plans to bar under-18s from opening social media accounts.
They publishedIndia’s proposed social media ban for under-18s wins parents’ backing
First reportSouth China Morning Post · 16 Oct, 10:00Z
Latest reportSouth China Morning Post · 16 Oct, 10:00Z
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Why it matters
What
The proposal follows a Supreme Court ruling to void minors’ accounts and cites Australia’s under-16 law.
Why
Enforcement must protect privacy and prevent minors from bypassing restrictions.
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Enforcement, privacy rights and circumvention.
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Summary
- A proposed Indian law aims to prevent minors from opening social media accounts.
- Law follows a Supreme Court ruling that minor accounts should be voided.
- Mysore mother endorses restrictions to shield children from online content.
- Enforcement challenges include privacy rights and avoiding circumvention.
- Australia’s 16-under ban is cited as a model for India’s approach.