Spain to ban under-16s on social media as the world goes all in on age verification

undefined 4, 2026

Source: gizmodo

Spain plans to ban under-16s from social media, joining a global push to restrict kids’ online access. Greece is considering a similar move, while Australia already enforces a nationwide under-16 ban with mandatory age verification. France, Denmark, Malaysia, the U.K., and several U.S. states are also tightening rules. Supporters cite child safety; critics warn of free-speech violations.

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