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UK unveils sweeping social media ban for users under 16

Low Severity Europe Ukraine
Date Occurred Jun 15, 2026 14:36 UTC
Event Type Technology
Source TechCrunch
Recorded Jun 15, 2026
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The ban would apply to a range of social media platforms including Snapchat, TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook and X.

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https://techcrunch.com/2026/06/15/uk-unveils-sweeping-social-media-ban-for-users-under-16/
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  • ID #8675
  • Type Technology
  • Region Europe
  • Severity Low
  • Indexed Jun 15, 2026
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