India plans to bar under-18s from opening social media accounts.
The proposal follows a Supreme Court ruling to void minors’ accounts and cites Australia’s under-16 law.
OriginalSourceSouth China Morning PostHong KongLeanCenterCredibilityPublished10:00 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFCSourceSouth China Morning PostHong KongLeanCenterCredibilityPublished10:00 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFC
“India’s proposed social media ban for under-18s wins parents’ backing”
India plans to bar under-18s from opening social media accounts.
Key points
- A proposed Indian law aims to prevent minors from opening social media accounts.
- Law follows a Supreme Court ruling that minor accounts should be voided.
- Mysore mother endorses restrictions to shield children from online content.
- Enforcement challenges include privacy rights and avoiding circumvention.
- Australia’s 16-under ban is cited as a model for India’s approach.
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The proposal follows a Supreme Court ruling to void minors’ accounts and cites Australia’s under-16 law.