UK Government plans to raise minimum age for Threads, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube, with the Welsh Government assessing implications.
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Updated Jun 15
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UK Government plans to raise minimum age for Threads, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube, with the Welsh Government assessing implications.
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What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- The UK government introduced age restrictions on TikTok apps, mirroring Australia's regulatory approach.Sub-event
- The UK government has mandated age minimums for social media platforms including Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube.Sub-event
UK Government announces plans to raise minimum age requirements for major social media platforms.1 source
Government seeks to ban or age-restrict major social media platforms for users under 16.1 source
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The entities involved
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Threads
sewing magazine
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Instagram
photo and video sharing social network owned by Meta Platforms
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TikTok
video-focused social media platform
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