Latest news and stories about youth protection in Portugal for expats and residents.
The recent intention of the Portuguese Parliament to prohibit free access for those under 16 to social networks and online platforms represents one of the most important (and controversial) public debates in recent times. After countries like France and Spain moved forward with similar ideas, Portugal approved a bill that aims to...
More and more countries are considering moving forward with restrictions to protect young people from the dangers of these platforms.
The Austrian government will ban access to social media and digital platforms for citizens under 14 years of age, following negotiations with the other parties in the governing coalition. According to the local news agency, APA, the left-wing, right-wing, and liberal parties that make up the government have reached an agreement.
It is imperative to change the paradigm and protect our children and young adults: the excesses and absurdities of social media cannot be solved by an off-switch imposed by decree. Opinion by Marco Bento
