Portugal’s Social Media Bill for Children Partly a Method to Levy Fines: Commentary

Portugal’s Social Media Bill for Children Partly a Method to Levy Fines: Commentary

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16 Video Views·Feb 16, 2026

Portugal’s parliament has approved a new bill that blocks children under 13 from using social media at all and requires express, verified parental consent for teens up to 16 to have accounts on platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook. Andrew Selepak, a social media professor at the University of Florida, offers insight and analysis.
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