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Social media law makes it harder for children to lie about their age

Social media law makes it harder for children to lie about their age

The European Commission has introduced the EU Kids Act, a legislative proposal aimed at enhancing online safety for children by preventing them from accessing platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and Snapchat before meeting age requirements. This new law seeks to make it more difficult for minors to misrepresent their age online.

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