Government Regulations EU proposes minimum age for unsupervised social media use July 13, 2026 Share By SC Staff As reported by Politico EU, the European Union is set to implement a minimum age requirement for young internet users to access social media platforms without parental supervision. Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced the initiative, emphasizing the need for age-appropriate restrictions. The proposed regulations stem from a report by a panel of experts convened to address the harms associated with social media. The report recommends that minors under 13 years old should have only limited access to social media, and only with parental oversight. This move aligns with existing platform policies that already restrict access for users under 13 due to data privacy regulations. Von der Leyen stressed that the goal is not to ban social media for children but to ensure it accesses them in an age-appropriate manner, suggesting that parents, caregivers, and teachers should supervise usage. The EU also plans to examine age restrictions for other online services and identify platforms deemed harmful to minors, aiming for a gradual introduction to technology for children, starting with limited screen time for those under three and increasing supervision as they age. Source: Politico EU SC Staff Related Government Regulations Regulatory frameworks are enablers, not burdens Chris Mierzwa July 10, 2026 When done correctly, regulations can help companies restore operations quickly and maintain trust after a breach. Government Regulations EU moves closer to reviving CSAM scanning law after parliamentary vote SC Staff July 9, 2026 The European Parliament voted to send a bill that would give tech companies the legal right to scan for child sexual abuse material to EU member countries for approval. Government Regulations FCC bans US IT firm Digitalsystem alleged China links SC Staff July 9, 2026 Digitalsystem Technology, headquartered in Los Angeles, was added to the FCC's Covered List for its partnerships with Hong Kong operators China Mobile and China Unicom, and Beijing-based China Unicom. Get daily email updates SC Media's daily must-read of the most current and pressing daily news Business Email By clicking the Subscribe button below, you agree to SC Media Terms of Use and Privacy Policy . Subscribe Related Terms Business Impact Analysis (BIA) British Standard 7799 Chain of Custody Competitive Intelligence Data Custodian Due Care Due Diligence You can skip this ad in 5 seconds