Government plans to introduce regulations in Parliament to ban or restrict services of apps like Snapchat, TikTok, and YouTube for users under 16.
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Government plans to introduce regulations in Parliament to ban or restrict services of apps like Snapchat, TikTok, and YouTube for users under 16.
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Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- A bill banning mobile phones in high schools passed its chambers, coinciding with health watchdogs citing European Commission findings on smartphone usage.Sub-event
Government plans to regulate social media apps (Snapchat, TikTok, YouTube) for users under 16, with regulations moving through Parliament.1 source
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government
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parliament
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