Strict measures are being taken to protect children from social networks.
Today, protecting minors from the harmful effects of social networks has become one of the most pressing issues worldwide. Zamin.uz reports on this matter.
Many countries are beginning to adopt strict laws regulating internet use for young people, and in some cases even imposing complete bans. While in previous years it was sufficient to rely on a user simply declaring themselves an adult, this method is now considered inadequate.
Governments are demanding that technology companies implement precise and reliable technical methods for age verification during the registration process. Specifically, in March of this year, the Indonesian government announced a plan to restrict access for children under 16 years old to popular platforms such as YouTube, TikTok, Facebook, and Instagram.
This decision has sparked significant debate in society. On one hand, experts emphasize the importance of protecting children from the negative impacts of the virtual world.
On the other hand, the public and experts express serious doubts regarding how such restrictions can be self-regulated and enforced. Meanwhile, the United Kingdom has chosen a different approach to solving this problem.
There, the government tasked social network owners with removing or significantly reducing features that cause addiction in users, such as infinite scrolling or automatically loading videos. Here, the main focus is not just on restricting access but also on how algorithms capture human attention.
However, there is another side to this news. Experts are concerned about how personal data privacy and security will be ensured when mandatory age verification systems are introduced.
This is because the process of determining age requires collecting and storing users' personal data. As a result, new cybersecurity issues may arise behind the noble goal of protecting children.
In conclusion, freedom on social networks for children is decreasing worldwide, and control is increasing. However, how effective these measures will be in the future will become clear over time.
