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Time limits, curfews or a full ban: how UK may restrict social media for under-16s

Digital media | The Guardian · Dan Milmo Global technology editor · last updated

Ministers have committed to changing rules for children, but how this will take shape is still up for debate

The UK government committed last week to either implementing a ban on under-16s accessing social media or imposing restrictions on children’s use of those platforms.

A consultation is already under way on whether to impose limits and the announcement confirms that curbs will be introduced. Here are some of the restrictions that could be brought in.

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