Social Media Ban
-
Czechia Considers Under-15 Social Media Ban Amid Intensifying Debate
Czechia is considering a ban on social media for children under 15, mirroring European trends amid intense government debate over online safety and implementation challenges.
-
Actor Hugh Grant’s Dual Activism Shapes UK Debates on Social Media and Press Conduct
Actor and campaigner Hugh Grant is at the forefront of two significant legislative debates in the UK: the push for a social media ban for under-16s, which recently gained House of Lords backing, and ongoing efforts for press reform, highlighted…
-
Australia’s Landmark Social Media Ban: Millions of Teen Accounts Deactivated
A month after Australia implemented a law barring individuals under 16 from social media, nearly five million accounts belonging to teenagers have been deactivated or removed, sparking widespread debate on digital safety and youth well-being.
-
Snapchat Faces Scrutiny Over Age Verification and Child Safety Amid New Under-16 Ban
As Australia’s under-16 social media ban takes effect, Snapchat’s reliance on k-ID for age verification sparks debate over privacy risks and child protection, while recent criminal cases highlight ongoing dangers on the platform.
-
Nepal’s PM Resigns Amid Deadly Protests Over Social Media Ban
Nepal’s Prime Minister Khadga Prasad Oli resigned following violent protests against a social media ban that left 19 people dead. The protests, led by Sudan Gurung’s Hami Nepal organization, highlighted deeper issues of corruption and unemployment.
-
Nepal’s Gen Z Protests: 19 Killed Amid Social Media Ban
Nepal has been rocked by violent protests led by Gen Z against a government social media ban and corruption. Clashes have left 19 dead and over 100 injured, prompting political resignations and international calls for investigation.