Social media ban for children: Is it possible in India?
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Why in news
The Economic Survey and various state governments are recommending age-based limits on social media use for children following Australia's ban on platforms for those under 16.
Background
Australia has implemented a ban on most social media platforms for children under 16. In India, the Economic Survey and state governments are currently discussing age-based restrictions to curb excessive use.
Facts for Prelims
- FactAustralia is the first country to ban most social media platforms for children under 16
- BodyEconomic Survey: A government document recommending age-based limits on social media for children in India
For Mains
Q. Critically analyze the feasibility of implementing a legal ban on social media for children in India, considering the challenges of age verification and parental responsibility.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Verification bottleneck: Technical difficulties in authenticating user age without compromising data privacy
- Regulatory friction: Conflict between individual rights to access information and state-led protectionist measures
- Enforcement gap: Difficulty in monitoring private device usage and decentralized social media consumption
Keywords: Digital rights · Age verification · Child protection · Regulatory framework · Parental mediation
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