22.07.2026 11:41
The French parliament has adopted a bill to ban social media use for children under 15. The law will take effect on September 1.
The French Parliament has approved a bill aimed at protecting minors from the risks of social media. The regulation seeks to block access to social media platforms for children under the age of 15 and protect them from harmful and concerning content.
EFFECTIVE DATE SEPTEMBER 1
The relevant provisions are expected to come into effect on September 1 of this year. For existing users under 15, a transition period will be implemented. These individuals will be given until January 1, 2027, to close their accounts or complete age verification procedures.
EDUCATION-RELATED PLATFORMS EXEMPT
The bill approved by the French Parliament covers Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and Snapchat, as well as other platforms that allow users to interact, share content publicly, or join user communities. Online encyclopedias like Wikipedia and educational and science-focused resource platforms are excluded from this restriction.
FIRST EUROPEAN UNION COUNTRY TO DO SO
With this adopted law, France becomes the first European Union (EU) country to impose age restrictions on social media use.