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Denmark Sets Minimum Age 15 for Social Media Safety

11/9/2025

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Denmark will set a minimum age of 15 for social media after parliamentary agreement.
The policy protects children from harmful online content and supports youth mental health.
Caroline Stage, Denmark's Digitalization Minister, emphasized regulation and noted platforms have unchecked access to children.
The policy aligns with Australia's upcoming ban on under-16 social media use, with fines for violators.
The Danish government will allocate funds to enhance children's digital safety.

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Denmark will set a minimum age of 15 for social media after parliamentary agreement.
The policy protects children from harmful online content and supports youth mental health.
Caroline Stage, Denmark's Digitalization Minister, emphasized regulation and noted platforms have unchecked access to children.
The policy aligns with Australia's upcoming ban on under-16 social media use, with fines for violators.
The Danish government will allocate funds to enhance children's digital safety.