Social media restrictions for under-16s even if no ban, minister says

The government will "impose some form of age or functionality restrictions" on social media for under-16s even if it stops short of an outright ban, Education Minister Olivia Bailey has said. Ministers proposed further amendments on Monday evening as they sought to end the stand-off with peers over the Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill.
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What parents say about their teen’s uses of social media

About this research This study is Pew Research Center’s latest effort to explore the landscape of teens and technology today. It focuses on social media and how the views

Bill to ban social media for some teens advances in NC senate

House Bill 301 has already passed the House. A Senate committee on Wednesday issued a favorable review, putting the legislation a step closer to a vote on the Senate floor.

NC Senate advances bill aimed at banning social media platforms from teens under 14

During a committee meeting Wednesday morning, state leaders are one step closer to implementing a ban prohibiting social media from North Carolinians under the age of 14.

Suspected shooter’s social media posts show shift from video games to political rage

Cole Allen, the suspect charged in the White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting, compared President Donald Trump to Adolf Hitler in social media posts.

Aspirus says it has parted ways with employee over social media activity

Aspirus Health President and CEO Matt Heywood has addressed social media activity by a former employee.

Healey says her social media bill would protect young users. Some see red flags.

Gov. Maura Healey is responding to critics of her proposed legislation, which would require social media companies to implement “age assurance” features. The post Healey says her social media bill would protect young users.