Portugal has approved a bill requiring parental consent for social media access for young people under 16. Platforms serving ages 13 to 16 must now include protections against violence, sexual material, addictive design and manipulated media, strengthening digital safeguards.
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Portugal next to set safer social media rules for under-16s

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Portugal has approved a bill requiring parental consent for social media access for young people under 16. Platforms serving ages 13 to 16 must now include protections against violence, sexual material, addictive design and manipulated media, strengthening digital safeguards.

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