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EU Regulator Warns Social Media Block Possible for Child Protection

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The European Commission (Coimisiún na Meán) has warned that social media platforms could face blocking if they fail to adequately protect children. This comes as the EU considers the Kids Act, which aims to strengthen enforcement powers against platforms that do not comply with child protection regulations. Labour has proposed an online regulator with the power to fine platforms and introduce a digital duty of care law.

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    Social media platforms can be blocked if they don’t act to protect chi...

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    A warning under-16 social media ban could burden parents – The Front P...

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