The EU Youth Strategy 2019-2027

Tabled by Anthony Smith, Leila Chaibi

Added: 40a. Considers that imposing a ‘digital age requirement’ for access to social media will not protect young people from the many risks they face online; believes, on the contrary, that – as the Australian example shows – this measure will drive them towards less regulated digital spaces where they will be even more vulnerable; points out, in addition, that this measure will oblige all social media users, both minors and adults, to have their identity verified online, creating significant risks in terms of security and the protection of personal data;

Wording as published by the EP, in English. PE788.238