BJP MP proposes bill to regulate social media use among children
Summary
- The Shield Bill, 2025, aims to safeguard children's online presence
- Proposes mandatory verified parental consent for children under 13 to create social media accounts
- Intermediaries to provide parental control dashboards
- Aims to regulate online gaming platforms as well
Key Facts
- · Shield Bill, 2025
- · Proposed by BJP MP Baijayant Panda
- · Regulates social media and online gaming for children under 13
- · Verified parental consent required
- · Parental control dashboards to be provided by intermediaries
Why it matters
The proposed bill highlights the growing concern over children's online safety and the need for regulations to protect them from potential harm
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