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Denmark bans social media use for children under 15

Laura White 2025-11-08 00:00 Internet Report

(Copenhagen) The Danish government announced a consensus to ban social media use for children under 15, but parents can allow children aged 13 and older to access certain platforms.


Denmark's Digital Minister, Olsen, said on Friday (November 7): "Social media thrives by stealing our children's time, childhood, and mental and physical health, and we must stop this now."


Denmark Prime Minister Frederiksen called for restrictions on children's social media use in her opening address to parliament last month, citing concerns about the mental health of teenagers.


The Danish parliament has not yet formally voted on the matter, but most political parties have indicated their support for the plan. Denmark will become the second country, after Australia, to explicitly ban children's use of social media.


The Danish government says the most frequently used social media platforms by Danish children include Snapchat, YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok. Data released in February showed that teenagers in the Nordic country spend an average of 2 hours and 40 minutes a day on social media.


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Denmark bans social media use for children under 15

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