Norway urges Meta to strengthen
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Norway urges Meta to strengthen protections for children and young people on social media

In a letter to tech giant Meta, the Norwegian government expresses "clear expectations" that the company will introduce stronger protections for children and young people using social media in Norway.

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"Children's safety must come first. We expect the tech giants to take responsibility for protecting children and young people on their platforms," Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre (Ap) says in a press release.

Meta owns platforms including Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp.

Norway is planning to introduce a 16-year age limit for social media. The goal is to present a bill before the end of the year, and the law is intended to come into force in 2027.

In the letter, the government emphasizes the need for age verification solutions to prevent underage children from accessing the platforms.

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AuthorTT News AgencyEnglish edition by Sweden Herald, adapted for our readers
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