Haneke van der Werff of the Democratic Party of 66 pointed out, among other things, the need to ban use by people under the age of 15. TikTok, Instagram, or Snapchat. – We see how it distorts their self-image, wastes their time, and negatively impacts their grades. She said her parents are seeking help, as quoted by the NL Times.
As she highlighted, there are already regulations in Europe that require parental consent for users under 16 to use social media. However, she noted that it is up to technology companies to enforce the law.
Prohibition of social media for young people. Will the Netherlands change its laws?
– In the Netherlands, tobacco manufacturers are not allowed to set or enforce age restrictions. Why would we let technology companies do this? – she asked.
The politician suggested that restrictions would apply to websites that use algorithms to over-hold users' attention and then deliver personalized content. Applications primarily used for communication that do not use similar algorithms are not subject to the proposed restrictions.
– France and Denmark require a minimum age of 15 years. He stressed that by joining forces with other countries, we can hold tech giants accountable.
This is the first such ban in Australia. Do Poles want a similar solution?
At the end of November, Australia became the first country in the world to adopt legislation banning the use of social media by children under 16.
The decision sparked criticism from businesses. It announced that children and young people affected by the ban would continue to use social media “in secret”.
The solution adopted also caused controversy in Poland. According to Radio Zet's IBRIS survey conducted in early November, more than 54% of Poles do not agree with the introduction of a similar ban, while nearly 34% support a ban on social media for children under 16. supported the need to adopt it.
Source: NL Times, Interria
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