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France's top court strikes down social media ban for under-15s

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France's Constitutional Council has struck down a law that would have banned social media access for individuals under 15. The court cited that the law's age verification requirements were too broad and lacked necessary safeguards. President Emmanuel Macron has directed the government to revise the legislation, indicating continued support for protecting children online. AI

IMPACT This ruling may influence other countries considering similar age-based restrictions on social media platforms.

RANK_REASON Regulatory action by a national court on a significant policy matter. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.4]

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France's top court strikes down social media ban for under-15s

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  1. Engadget TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] (Lawrence Bonk) ·

    France's top court strikes down social media ban for children under 15

    President Macron has asked the government to rewrite France's proposed social media ban for children.

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