Mga 14 Anyos pababa sa UAE, hindi na maaaring gumamit ng social media

• United Arab Emirates has imposed new social media restrictions that prohibit children aged 14 and below from using social media platforms
• Under the new regulation, social media companies are required to disable accounts belonging to users who are 14 years old and younger
• Meanwhile, teenagers aged 15 and 16 will still be allowed to use social media but their accounts will be subject to certain restrictions
• The Middle Eastern nation became the first Arab country to implement such a policy aimed at regulating social media use among minors

United Arab Emirates has introduced a new regulation that limits social media access for minors, particularly those aged 14 years old and below.

According to a report from Unang Balita, the UAE government has set 15 years old as the minimum age requirement for using social media platforms. This means children who are 14 years old and younger will no longer be allowed to maintain social media accounts.

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Authorities have also ordered social media companies to disable existing accounts belonging to users within the affected age group. Companies were given a 12-month period to comply with the new regulation and implement the necessary changes on their platforms.

While the new rule completely restricts social media use for those aged 14 and below, teenagers who are 15 and 16 years old will still be permitted to access social media. However, their accounts will be placed under specific restrictions as part of the government's efforts to provide a safer online environment for young users.

The report noted that the UAE is the first Arab country to enforce this kind of social media restriction for minors. The move reflects growing concerns around children's exposure to online content, privacy risks, and the potential impact of social media on young users.

Several countries have already introduced similar measures aimed at protecting minors online. Among them are Australia, China, Denmark, France, Germany, and Italy, which have implemented various forms of age-based restrictions or regulations involving social media platforms.

Governments around the world continue to explore policies that balance internet access with the safety and well-being of younger users. The UAE's latest regulation adds to the growing list of efforts designed to address concerns about children's digital activities and online protection.

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Source: KAMI.com.gh