June 24 (Citizen News) - Opposition MP Faiszer Musthapha has submitted the proposed Social Media Minimum Age Bill to the Secretary-General of Parliament, seeking to introduce restrictions on social media access for children under the age of 16.
The Bill aims to protect children from harmful online content and activities by establishing a legal framework to regulate social media and digital service providers.
If enacted, social media platforms operating in Sri Lanka would be required to implement age-verification measures and enforce minimum age requirements for users. The proposed legislation would also enable the regulation of the amount of time children spend on social media and the hours during which they may access such platforms.
According to reports, the Bill is intended to strengthen online child protection and create a safer digital environment for young users.
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