Controversial Law Restricting Children's Social Media Time

SOURCE www.the-sun.com
Virginia passed a controversial law limiting children under 16 to one hour of social media daily with parental consent to address mental health concerns. Social media platforms must verify users' ages and only use data for age verification. The law was signed by Governor Glenn Youngkin as an amendment to the state's Consumer Data Protection Act.

Key Points

  • Children under 16 limited to one hour of social media per day with parental consent
  • Social media platforms must verify users' ages and only use data for age verification
  • Bill signed into law by Governor Glenn Youngkin as an amendment to the Consumer Data Protection Act

Pros

  • Addresses mental health concerns in young people
  • Provides parents control over children's screen time

Cons

  • Enforcement mechanism unclear
  • Concerns over effectiveness and potential for children to find alternative platforms