Norway to ban under16s from social media with age checks and big platform duties

Published on 24 April 2026

Platforms may have to verify ages

Norway is preparing legislation to bar children under 16 from using social media, with a bill set to be presented to parliament by year-end. The law would put age verification responsibility on technology companies, aiming to shield kids from harmful online experiences. The move also reflects a wider European push toward stronger digital child protections.

Norway plans to ban under16s from social media
A bill will be introduced by year end
Tech firms would handle age verification
Other European countries are weighing similar steps

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Norway to ban under16s from social media with age checks and big platform duties

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