New Zealand becomes latest country to propose social media ban for children

The Independent — World·August 24, 2026 at 4:50 AM+4

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Proposed law would mandate tech platforms implement age-verification measures for under-16s or face penalties of up to 10 per cent of their global revenues

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New Zealand becomes latest country to propose social media ban for children

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