Lithuania to restrict social media access for under 16s

Lithuania has proposed restricting access to social media for children under 16 years old. According to the new bill, users under 16 will have to undergo age verification, and parents will have the ability to impose restrictions. The measure aims to protect minors from harmful content and unfair advertising practices. Representatives from the Ministry of Education and civil society have been involved in the discussion. If the law is adopted, new registration rules on platforms are expected to be introduced in the coming months.

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This proposal follows previous initiatives on protecting children online.