The US state of Utah wants to restrict minors’ access to social media. A new law requires social media companies to verify their age and requires teens to have permission from a parent or guardian to open an account.
“This is the first bill of its kind in the United States. Utah is at the forefront of this,” said state Governor Spencer Cox. The bill is expected to go into effect next year. media between 10:30 pm and 6:30 am In addition, certain advertising should be restricted.
An important point is that social media companies must verify the age of a Utah resident before they can open an account. In addition, young people need permission from a parent or legal guardian.
lawsuits likely
Governor Cox justified the law with the fact that the use of social platforms can lead to psychological problems in young people. It is considered likely that affected companies will take legal action against the regulation.
In Austria, most social networks have a minimum age of 13 years, with this provision referring to US law. In practice, however, this is rarely relevant, as there are few and easily avoidable barriers to registration.
Source: Krone
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