France becomes first EU member state to approve children's social media ban
France is on the cusp of finalizing a social media ban for minors under age 15 that will require age verification to determine a users' age.
Record details
Published: 21 July 2026
Source: IAPP
Category: Field notes
Topics: Children & education
Retrieved: 31 July 2026
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