Karnataka announces ban on social media use for children under 16
State to restrict platform access for minors
Change
Karnataka announced a ban on social media use for children under 16, with implementation guidelines pending.
Why it matters
The policy introduces a legal restriction on access for minors, requiring platforms and institutions to prepare for enforcement once rules are finalised.
Implications
- — Platforms must prepare compliance systems — uncertainty delays implementation
- — Schools and parents must enforce restrictions — compliance burden increases
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