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The Greek government, led by Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, announced plans to prohibit social media use for children under the age of 15. This initiative aims to protect children from digital risks amid rising concerns over social media's impact on their mental health.
Four ministers participated in an important discussion focused on protecting children from internet dangers, highlighting the challenges they face in the digital world. This discussion is part of government efforts to enhance children's safety in cyberspace.
Indonesia has announced pioneering steps to demand compliance from major social media platforms with child protection laws, prompting a similar response from the Australian government. These measures are part of international efforts to safeguard children under 16 from online dangers.
Jakarta Governor, <strong>Pramono Anung</strong>, announced plans to introduce new laws aimed at protecting children from digital risks following the enactment of the <strong>PP Tunas</strong> law by the Indonesian government. This initiative seeks to enhance children's safety in the digital space.
Sultan Ibrahim of Malaysia announced the introduction of the Electronic Safety Law 2025 during an official meeting, aimed at safeguarding children from social media risks. The law includes age verification mechanisms to prevent children under 16 from opening accounts on these platforms.
The European Union announced on Thursday the opening of an official investigation into the Snapchat app due to concerns about the company's inadequate measures to protect children from potential risks while using the application.