Florida Minors Under 14 Now Banned From Using Social Media Platforms
It will require social media sites to delete existing accounts for those under 14 years of age within 90 days, or the platforms could face fines of up to $50,000
Florida has a new ban on social media for minors; but it's not being enforced yet
Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok are among the social media apps that may be required to delete the accounts of anyone under the age of 14 years old. That's the intent of a new Florida law now in effect.
Everything to know about Florida's new social media ban taking effect on Jan. 1
It restricts social media access for children under 14 and requires parental consent for those aged 14 and 15.
What you should know about Florida's new social media law
A new year means new laws are in effect — one of which hopes to safeguard children and teens on social media. Children under the age of 14 are prohibited from having their own accounts on social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram and TikTok. Children ages 14 and 15 must have parental permission to open an account.
Social media ban for minors now in effect in Florida
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Gray News/AP) – One of the country’s most restrictive social media bans for minors went into effect Wednesday in Florida. The bill bans social media accounts for children under 14 and requires parental permission for 14- and 15-year-olds.
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