BERLIN, Oct 14 (Bernama-Anadolu) -- Germany’s Cabinet on Wednesday approved policy guidelines to better protect children and young people online, including a national ban on social networks for those under 13 until European rules take effect, Anadolu Ajansi reported.
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Germany plans to ban children under 13 from social media until EU rules take effect, focusing on online safety and digital skills.
- Children under 13 will be banned from social networks like TikTok and Instagram.
- The government aims to implement age verification by 2027 using the EU Digital Identity Wallet.
- Germany will push for platforms to remove addictive designs and algorithmic recommendations for kids.
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