France passes a law banning social media use for children under 15
They publishedFrance passes law banning under-15s from social media
First reportThe Guardian · 21 Jul, 19:14Z
Latest reportBBC · 22 Jul, 03:50Z
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Why it matters
What
France’s parliament approved a ban on social media for children under 15 starting January 2027.
Why
The law requires age verification for access, with officials citing effective checks and critics citing privacy, circumvention, and speed concerns.
Watch
Implementation starts September for new accounts, then extends to existing accounts in January 2027.
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Summary
- France’s parliament approved a bill banning social media access for children under 15.
- Emmanuel Macron said the measure is a major reform, pledging enforcement by September.
- The ban starts in two stages: new accounts blocked from 1 September.
- Existing accounts are covered from January 2027, after Constitutional Council approval.
- Anne Le Hénanff said age-verification tools exist and platforms must enforce closures.
Summary
- France’s parliament passed a bill banning children under 15 from using social media platforms.
- Lawmakers also approved a ban on students using mobile phones in schools.
- The vote supports France becoming the first EU country with a blanket social media ban for kids.
- Macron wants implementation before September, but constitutional review could delay the measure.
- The ban starts September 1 for new accounts, and closes existing accounts from January 2027.
Summary
- France’s parliament approved a ban on social media for under-15s starting January 2027.
- The law requires everyone in France to verify age to access social media platforms.
- Adopted Tuesday by the French Senate and National Assembly, implementation begins in two stages.
- From September, under-15s cannot open accounts; January 2027 extends age verification to existing accounts.
- Officials cite effective age checks, while critics raise privacy, circumvention, and implementation speed concerns.