Parental support for a social media minimum age of 16
UK — Dept. for Science, Innovation & Technology · 2026-06-01 · UK · verified record
Themes: Child safety & minors · Online platforms · Search services
Ecosystems: UK Online Safety Act
Parental support for a social media minimum age of 16 Published 1 June 2026 Methodology The ‘Growing up in the online world’ consultation ran from 2 March 2026 to 26 May 2026 and sought views on measures to ensure children have enriching and safe digital lives. It was open to the public and could be completed via an online form on GOV.UK. A full-length version of the consultation was available to all respondents, alongside a simplified version aimed at children and young people, and another for parents. This release relates only to responses submitted via the full-length consultation. Populati
Parental support for a social media minimum age of 16 Published 1 June 2026 Methodology The ‘Growing up in the online world’ consultation ran from 2 March 2026 to 26 May 2026 and sought views on measures to ensure children have enriching and safe digital lives. It was open to the public and could be completed via an online form on GOV.UK. A full-length version of the consultation was available to all respondents, alongside a simplified version aimed at children and young people, and another for parents. This release relates only to responses submitted via the full-length consultation. Populati…
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