Human Rights Chief Warns Against Social Media Bans for Kids

The Council of Europe’s human rights advisor, Michael O’Flaherty, cautioned against EU countries rushing to ban social media access for children, arguing that such bans are disproportionate and unnecessary. He emphasized the importance of exploring alternative solutions to address online harms, particularly abusive content, and highlighted the need for stronger enforcement of existing digital regulations. Several European nations, including France, are currently debating or implementing restrictions on minors’ social media use, mirroring efforts in Australia and Brazil.

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