The UK is considering new restrictions on social media access, affecting platforms including Snapchat, YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram.
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Updated Jul 13
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The UK is considering new restrictions on social media access, affecting platforms including Snapchat, YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram.
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What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.UK government proposes banning major social media platforms like TikTok and YouTube.1 source
UK plans age restrictions and bans on TikTok, Snapchat, and YouTube for underage users.1 source
- The UK is imposing age verification mandates on social media platforms, following the lead of Australia.Sub-event
UK considering restrictions on social media access.1 source
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The entities involved
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Snapchat
American photo messaging application
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YouTube
American video-sharing platform owned by Alphabet Inc.
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TikTok
video-focused social media platform
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Instagram
photo and video sharing social network owned by Meta Platforms
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