backThe Spanish government has announced plans to prohibit access to social media platforms for individuals under the age of 16, reflecting a growing international regulatory trend aimed at protecting children and adolescents in the digital environment. The proposal requires platforms to implement effective age-verification mechanisms, replacing self-declaratory checks with systems designed to effectively prevent registration and use by minors. The measure is expected to be incorporated into a bill currently under discussion and submitted to the Council of Ministers.
In addition to age-based restrictions, the Spanish proposal includes stricter accountability measures for digital platforms, including potential criminal liability for executives who fail to remove illegal or hate-related content. The government also indicated coordination with other European countries to enforce cross-border regulations, with the objective of ensuring more robust oversight and compliance by technology companies.
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