France has enacted a law that will mandate social media platforms to verify the ages of all users starting in January 2027. This legislation specifically aims to prevent individuals under the age of 15 from accessing these platforms.
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France enacts law to prohibit social media use for individuals under 15
France has passed a law that will require social media platforms to verify the ages of users, prohibiting those under 15 from using these services. The law will take effect in January 2027.
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