French court blocks Macron’s social media ban for under-15s
France’s top court blocked a September social media ban for under-15s, citing expression, privacy, and flawed age checks.
OriginalSourceThe GuardianUnited KingdomLeanCenter-leftCredibilityPublished17:12 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFCSourceThe GuardianUnited KingdomLeanCenter-leftCredibilityPublished17:12 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFC
“French court blocks Macron’s social media ban for under-15s”
French court blocks Macron’s social media ban for under-15s
Key points
- France’s top court blocked the ban citing freedom of expression and privacy concerns.
- Parliament-approved law would have barred under-15s from opening accounts from September.
- Court said ageproof requirements lacked necessary safeguards and clarity.
- Globally, Australia and others have or consider age-restriction measures for youths online.
- Macron aims to rewrite the legislation and push reforms ahead of 2027 election.
Other reports
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“Top French court upholds assisted dying law, rejects teen social media ban”
- SourceThe New York TimesUnited StatesLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The New York TimesSourceThe New York TimesUnited StatesLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The New York Times
“France’s Top Court Strikes Down Ban on Social Media for Children”
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France’s top court blocked a September social media ban for under-15s, citing expression, privacy, and flawed age checks.