Spain to Ban Social Media for Under-16s, Prime Minister Sanchez Announces

New Social Media Regulations in Spain

• 🇪🇸 Spain is implementing a ban on social media access for minors under 16.
• 🚫 Platforms will be mandated to establish effective age verification systems, moving beyond simple checkbox confirmations.

Protecting Children in the Digital Space

• ⚠️ The current digital environment exposes children to risks such as addiction, abuse, pornography, manipulation, and violence.
• 🛡️ The government aims to protect children from the dangers of the "digital wild west."

Platform Accountability

• ⚖️ Platform executives will be held legally accountable for infringements occurring on their sites.
• 🚨 CEOs of tech platforms may face criminal liability for failing to remove illegal or hateful content.