Source: Reuters (via feed)
Poland is planning new legislation to ban social media use for children under the age of 15. Education Minister Barbara Nowacka said the government aims to hold social media platforms accountable for verifying users’ ages. The proposal would require companies to implement age verification systems before allowing access to their platforms.
Currently, there are no such legal restrictions in Poland. However, the government believes this step is necessary to protect young users. The planned regulations may impose penalties on platforms if they fail to comply.
This approach follows increasing global concern about the effects of social media on minors. The Education Minister shared these details with Bloomberg News during an interview. The timeline for the legislation’s introduction has not been disclosed. Meanwhile, social media companies will face increased scrutiny over user verification.
Poland’s plan to enforce age verification on social media platforms highlights regulatory trends affecting digital businesses and user access policies. This may lead platforms to adjust their compliance strategies in European markets.
