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On Sunday, U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer said that the government will seek broader authority to regulate internet access.
Starmer Pushes Faster Internet Regulation
"Technology is moving really fast, and the law has got to keep up," Starmer said in a statement, Sky News reported.
His office said expanded powers would allow ministers to act on policy reviews within months rather than wait years for new primary legislation, reducing parliamentary delays when addressing emerging digital risks.
Starmer said that “no platform gets a free pass” from the new restrictions.
Under-16 Social Media Ban Under Review
The U.K. government last month launched a consultation on a possible Australia-style ban that would restrict social media access for children under 16.
Spain, Greece and Slovenia are also weighing similar proposals.
Malaysia also now requires social media platforms to implement electronic Know Your Customer (eKYC) identity checks using official IDs such as MyKad, passports or MyDigital ID, as part of its Online Safety Act.
Last month, France's lower house also passed a bill that would prohibit children under 15 from accessing social media platforms.
The Czech government is also considering a possible ban on social media access for children under 15.
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