Canada Proposes Legislation to Ban Social Media for Children Under 16
Canada has introduced new legislation aimed at prohibiting children under the age of 16 from having social media accounts unless platforms can demonstrate adequate safety measures. This move is part of a broader global initiative to enhance online safety for minors. The proposed law would require social media companies to implement age verification and prove their platforms are safe for young users. A new regulatory body, the Digital Safety Commission of Canada, will oversee these measures, although its establishment could take up to 18 months. The legislation targets harmful content, including self-harm, violence, and non-consensual intimate images. Similar age-based restrictions have been enacted or are being considered in countries like Australia, Brazil, and the UK. 
