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Slovakia Approves Bill Banning Social Media for Under-16s

8/27/2026

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Slovakia's government approved a bill banning social-media accounts for children under 16.
The Wednesday vote sent the proposal to parliament for final approval.
Platforms must verify users' ages at sign-up using EU digital services rules, without collecting other personal data.
The measure aims to curb radicalisation and violence, basing the 16-year limit on psychology, neuroscience and international adolescent research.

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Slovakia's government approved a bill banning social-media accounts for children under 16.
The Wednesday vote sent the proposal to parliament for final approval.
Platforms must verify users' ages at sign-up using EU digital services rules, without collecting other personal data.
The measure aims to curb radicalisation and violence, basing the 16-year limit on psychology, neuroscience and international adolescent research.