Andhra Pradesh Proposes Law to Limit Social Media Access for Children Under 13
Andhra Pradesh to draft law to restrict social media access to 13 year olds
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The Andhra Pradesh government in India plans to draft a law restricting social media access for children below 13 years. This initiative aims to create a safer digital environment by implementing secure age verification mechanisms and studying global best practices in child protection.
- 01Andhra Pradesh will draft a law to restrict social media access for children under 13.
- 02The law will include secure age verification mechanisms to protect user privacy.
- 03A Group of Ministers, led by Nara Lokesh, is overseeing the initiative.
- 04The framework aims to align with global standards for digital child protection.
- 05Best practices from countries like Singapore, Australia, and Denmark will be studied.
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The Andhra Pradesh government, led by IT and electronics minister Nara Lokesh, is set to draft a law that will restrict social media access for children under the age of 13. This initiative aims to create an age-appropriate digital environment, incorporating secure age verification mechanisms, such as age tokens linked with DigiLocker, to ensure user privacy while enforcing age restrictions. The proposed legislation is part of a broader effort to balance digital access with child safety, creativity, and mental well-being. A Group of Ministers is examining this move, and officials will analyze best practices from countries including Singapore, Australia, and Denmark to tailor a robust legal and technological framework suitable for India. This effort seeks to align Andhra Pradesh with emerging global standards in digital child protection.
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This law could significantly affect children's online presence and safety in Andhra Pradesh, promoting a safer digital environment.
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