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France Passes Law to Protect Youth Online

Updated 2026-07-22 04:25 UTC 2 sources Neutral

France has enacted a law requiring social media platforms to verify users under 15. The move aims to protect young people from online risks.

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NPR
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2026-07-22 04:01 UTC
BBC News
The law will require social media platforms in France to verify all users age from January.
2026-07-22 03:50 UTC
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