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New Zealand Proposes Social Media Ban for Under-16s with Strict Age Verification

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon backs draft legislation requiring platforms to verify user ages or face fines, mirroring Australia’s 2024 law.

Children’s Commissioners Urge Smacking Ban as Lords Debate Key Bill

Hollywood Productions Continue in Hungary Despite LGBTQ+ Public Gathering Ban

Government Faces Backlash Over Watered-Down Bill to Curb Children's Social Media Use

Utah Passes Nation’s First App Store Age Verification Law

Australian Report Finds Most Children Under 16 Still Accessing Social Media Despite Age Restrictions

Google, Amazon, and Ad Verification Firms Face Scrutiny Over Ads on Sites Hosting Child Abuse Content

UK Scraps Time Limit for Child Abuse Claims in Landmark Reforms

UK Introduces World-First Laws Targeting AI-Generated Child Abuse Material

UK Introduces Bill to Bolster Child Safeguards After Sara Sharif Case

Coalition Pushes for Social Media Ban for Under-16s by Christmas

Australia Proposes Ban on Social Media for Under-16s

Australia to Implement Social Media Ban for Under-16s

German Government Strengthens Child Abuse Prevention Measures

Australia Moves to Ban Children from Social Media

Spain Introduces Comprehensive Child Online Safety Law