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Spanish Congress advances bill to restrict social media access for minors
The Spanish Congress is resuming the debate on an organic law project designed to protect minors in digital environments. A central component of the proposal is a ban on social media access for children under the age of 16, particularly on platforms that host content deemed harmful to childhood and adolescence.
Under the proposed regulations, minors under 16 would only be permitted to access authorized platforms with the explicit consent of a parent or legal guardian. The National Commission on Markets and Competition (CNMC) would play a critical role in overseeing these platforms, ensuring they do not utilize addictive designs, protect user privacy, and provide effective tools against unwanted contacts.
The legislation also seeks to increase corporate accountability by introducing criminal penalties. It would be a crime for platforms or intermediaries to use algorithms to amplify harmful content, such as material inciting suicide, self-harm, sexual abuse, or hate speech. Furthermore, company executives could face criminal liability if they are aware of such harmful algorithmic effects and fail to take action.
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CNMC · PSOE · Pedro Sánchez · Spanish Congress · Sumar
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- [● 7 SOURCES] The Spanish Congress is resuming the processing of a bill to protect minors in digital environments. www.deia.eus · www.noticiasdenavarra.com · www.atlantico.net · diariodeavisos.elespanol.com · www.galiciapress.es · +2 more
- [● 7 SOURCES] The proposed law would prohibit social media access for minors under the age of 16. www.deia.eus · www.noticiasdenavarra.com · www.atlantico.net · diariodeavisos.elespanol.com · www.galiciapress.es · +2 more
- [● 7 SOURCES] Company executives could face criminal liability if they are aware of harmful algorithmic effects and fail to act. www.deia.eus · www.noticiasdenavarra.com · www.atlantico.net · diariodeavisos.elespanol.com · www.galiciapress.es · +2 more
- [● 7 SOURCES] Minors under 16 would require parental or legal guardian authorization to access platforms approved by the CNMC. www.deia.eus · www.noticiasdenavarra.com · www.atlantico.net · diariodeavisos.elespanol.com · www.galiciapress.es · +2 more
- [● 7 SOURCES] The law would criminalize the use of algorithms to amplify harmful content, such as incitement to suicide or self-harm. www.deia.eus · www.noticiasdenavarra.com · www.atlantico.net · diariodeavisos.elespanol.com · www.galiciapress.es · +2 more