“As several European countries consider introducing a minimum age to access social media platforms, I urge caution in imposing sweeping bans. The focus on restricting access should not deflect attention from ensuring that platforms respect human rights through clear legal duties, independent oversight, and effective accountability,” said today the Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights, Michael O’Flaherty, in his latest Shout Out.

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https://www.coe.int/en/web/commissioner/-/regulate-platforms-not-children-council-of-europe-commissioner-for-human-rights-urges-caution-over-social-media-bans