The government announced plans to ban TikTok for users under 16, amidst broader social media concerns.
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Updated Jun 17
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What happened
The government announced plans to ban TikTok for users under 16, amidst broader social media concerns.
Who's involved
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Part of
UK policy is considering bans on social media for children under 16, following Australia's precedent and paralleling plans in Spain.Also in this story
- UK plans to restrict access to major social apps.
- Experts critiqued the proposed UK social media ban policy, with Keir Starmer mentioned in the context of the University of East Anglia.
- The government announced a ban on social media platforms for users under the age of 16.
- Government proposes age verification for social media platforms.
The entities involved
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Keir Starmer
Prime Minister of the United Kingdom since 2024
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