No TikTok for teens? Spain plans social media ban for under-16s

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

52% : EuroNews reported that "Australia's internet regulator said last month that social media companies have removed around 4.7 million accounts held by under-16s to comply with the law, which came into effect on December 10." The move also builds on existing EU digital regulations that aim to hold platforms accountable for harmful content and algorithmic amplification.
46% : Sánchez warns, "Spain has joined four other European countries in a coalition for the willing of digital affairs that are committed to enforcing stricter, faster and more effective regulation of social media" The New York Times reported,"Countries including France, Malaysia, Denmark and others are considering or working on similar measures amid growing concerns over online abuse, mental health, and social media addiction.

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