Social Media Ban Repository Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/social-media-ban-repository Academics, rights organisations, and policymakers across Europe and beyond are warning against blanket social media bans for minors. © 2026 information labs c556ea8b-2659-55b4-b3ef-c3cbe8290bd8 yes en Thu, 09 Jul 2026 14:30:07 +0200 Thu, 09 Jul 2026 14:31:19 +0200 https://informationlabs.org/social-media-ban-repository/ https://img.transistorcdn.com/V8C7qeNTKRA2fz2rkXYDHkZYm3XAjUMcjDTwtvNt0Ms/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8wYjNl/NzA2NTI2ZjY1YTNm/MjAyNWQ3ZDMxYzkz/ODAyNi5qcGc.jpg Social Media Ban Repository https://informationlabs.org/social-media-ban-repository/ episodic information labs Academics, rights organisations, and policymakers across Europe and beyond are warning against blanket social media bans for minors. Academics, rights organisations, and policymakers across Europe and beyond are warning against blanket social media bans for minors.. technology, digital policy, social media ban, social media information labs No No Social Media Ban Repository - Elizabeth Gosme, COFACE - FAMILIES EUROPE Social Media Ban Repository - Elizabeth Gosme, COFACE - FAMILIES EUROPE full d122a6f5-97cf-4396-99d5-afc7c4e35f45 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ca35ebd8 Are social media bans addressing the real problem? Elizabeth Gosme, Director of COFACE Families Europe, argues that the focus should be on holding technology companies accountable rather than restricting children's access to digital platforms.

She discusses why existing EU legislation—including the Digital Services Act, GDPR, and the AI Act—must be properly enforced, and explains how engagement-driven business models contribute to online harms. Elizabeth also reflects on why many parents have lost trust in tech platforms and why addressing the root causes of online risks is essential for protecting children's rights.

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]]> Are social media bans addressing the real problem? Elizabeth Gosme, Director of COFACE Families Europe, argues that the focus should be on holding technology companies accountable rather than restricting children's access to digital platforms.

She discusses why existing EU legislation—including the Digital Services Act, GDPR, and the AI Act—must be properly enforced, and explains how engagement-driven business models contribute to online harms. Elizabeth also reflects on why many parents have lost trust in tech platforms and why addressing the root causes of online risks is essential for protecting children's rights.

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]]> Thu, 09 Jul 2026 14:30:00 +0200 information labs information labs 286 Are social media bans addressing the real problem? Elizabeth Gosme, Director of COFACE Families Europe, argues that the focus should be on holding technology companies accountable rather than restricting children's access to digital platforms.

She discusses why existing EU legislation—including the Digital Services Act, GDPR, and the AI Act—must be properly enforced, and explains how engagement-driven business models contribute to online harms. Elizabeth also reflects on why many parents have lost trust in tech platforms and why addressing the root causes of online risks is essential for protecting children's rights.

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]]> technology, digital policy, social media ban, social media No Social Media Ban Repository - Sole Pera, UDelft Social Media Ban Repository - Sole Pera, UDelft full df023db1-491b-4e0e-8602-dab6a66d9de5 https://share.transistor.fm/s/5efad1e4 Are social media bans the right solution for protecting children online? Prof. Sole Pera, Associate Professor at UDelft and researcher in information retrieval and recommender systems, explores why the debate should focus on the specific challenges children face online rather than on banning access altogether.

She discusses how children are already digital citizens, using online spaces to learn, connect, and develop their identities. Sole highlights the responsibility of search and recommender systems in shaping children's online experiences, the impact of engagement-driven design choices, and the importance of creating digital environments that are safe, age-appropriate, and responsive to the needs of children, families, educators, and policymakers.

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]]> Are social media bans the right solution for protecting children online? Prof. Sole Pera, Associate Professor at UDelft and researcher in information retrieval and recommender systems, explores why the debate should focus on the specific challenges children face online rather than on banning access altogether.

She discusses how children are already digital citizens, using online spaces to learn, connect, and develop their identities. Sole highlights the responsibility of search and recommender systems in shaping children's online experiences, the impact of engagement-driven design choices, and the importance of creating digital environments that are safe, age-appropriate, and responsive to the needs of children, families, educators, and policymakers.

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]]> Thu, 25 Jun 2026 14:30:00 +0200 information labs information labs 406 Are social media bans the right solution for protecting children online? Prof. Sole Pera, Associate Professor at UDelft and researcher in information retrieval and recommender systems, explores why the debate should focus on the specific challenges children face online rather than on banning access altogether.

She discusses how children are already digital citizens, using online spaces to learn, connect, and develop their identities. Sole highlights the responsibility of search and recommender systems in shaping children's online experiences, the impact of engagement-driven design choices, and the importance of creating digital environments that are safe, age-appropriate, and responsive to the needs of children, families, educators, and policymakers.

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]]> technology, digital policy, social media ban, social media No Social Media Ban Repository - Francesca Pisanu, Eurochild Social Media Ban Repository - Francesca Pisanu, Eurochild full 2482f603-48e2-4eb4-8ae2-bfd632c8f81c https://share.transistor.fm/s/f444ac3d Are age-based social media restrictions the right solution for protecting children online? Francesca Pisanu, Senior Policy Officer at Eurochild, explores why the debate should focus on strengthening children's rights online rather than relying on an age of digital majority.


She discusses the importance of enforcing and strengthening existing EU legislation, including the Digital Services Act, GDPR, and the AI Act, while advocating for safety by design as the default approach to online protection. Francesca also highlights the risks that age-based restrictions may leave some children without adequate safeguards and reflects on governments' responsibility to provide children with safe opportunities to participate, express themselves, and seek support online.

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]]> Are age-based social media restrictions the right solution for protecting children online? Francesca Pisanu, Senior Policy Officer at Eurochild, explores why the debate should focus on strengthening children's rights online rather than relying on an age of digital majority.


She discusses the importance of enforcing and strengthening existing EU legislation, including the Digital Services Act, GDPR, and the AI Act, while advocating for safety by design as the default approach to online protection. Francesca also highlights the risks that age-based restrictions may leave some children without adequate safeguards and reflects on governments' responsibility to provide children with safe opportunities to participate, express themselves, and seek support online.

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]]> Thu, 11 Jun 2026 14:44:58 +0200 information labs information labs 236 Are age-based social media restrictions the right solution for protecting children online? Francesca Pisanu, Senior Policy Officer at Eurochild, explores why the debate should focus on strengthening children's rights online rather than relying on an age of digital majority.


She discusses the importance of enforcing and strengthening existing EU legislation, including the Digital Services Act, GDPR, and the AI Act, while advocating for safety by design as the default approach to online protection. Francesca also highlights the risks that age-based restrictions may leave some children without adequate safeguards and reflects on governments' responsibility to provide children with safe opportunities to participate, express themselves, and seek support online.

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]]> technology, digital policy, social media ban, social media No Social Media Ban Repository - Jeffrey DeMarco, Save The Children UK 4 4 Social Media Ban Repository - Jeffrey DeMarco, Save The Children UK full c5fb5709-b160-4bb1-8589-f1df2c34c573 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d18f301f Are blanket social media bans the right solution for protecting children online? Jeffrey DeMarco, Chartered Forensic Psychologist and Senior Technical Advisor at, explores why bans may be too blunt, easy to circumvent, and risk shifting harms rather than reducing them.

He discusses the need for stronger safety-by-design regulation, better platform accountability, digital literacy, and meaningful child participation in shaping safer digital spaces.

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]]> Are blanket social media bans the right solution for protecting children online? Jeffrey DeMarco, Chartered Forensic Psychologist and Senior Technical Advisor at, explores why bans may be too blunt, easy to circumvent, and risk shifting harms rather than reducing them.

He discusses the need for stronger safety-by-design regulation, better platform accountability, digital literacy, and meaningful child participation in shaping safer digital spaces.

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]]> Fri, 29 May 2026 18:27:32 +0200 information labs information labs 460 Are blanket social media bans the right solution for protecting children online? Jeffrey DeMarco, Chartered Forensic Psychologist and Senior Technical Advisor at, explores why bans may be too blunt, easy to circumvent, and risk shifting harms rather than reducing them.

He discusses the need for stronger safety-by-design regulation, better platform accountability, digital literacy, and meaningful child participation in shaping safer digital spaces.

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]]> technology, digital policy, social media ban, social media No Social Media Ban Repository - Bart Preneel, KU Leuven 3 3 Social Media Ban Repository - Bart Preneel, KU Leuven full 59f5650f-9e15-4a9a-b0e9-f7a487e642d5 https://informationlabs.org/social-media-ban-repository/ Bart Preneel, professor of applied cryptography & privacy at KU Leuven, explains why age verification and age assurance measures aimed at restricting children’s access to online services may seem appealing but are ultimately fragile, easily bypassed, and risky for privacy and security. He argues that instead of relying on sweeping technical controls, policymakers should focus on stronger regulation of platforms, reducing harmful business models, and better supporting families and education.

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]]> Bart Preneel, professor of applied cryptography & privacy at KU Leuven, explains why age verification and age assurance measures aimed at restricting children’s access to online services may seem appealing but are ultimately fragile, easily bypassed, and risky for privacy and security. He argues that instead of relying on sweeping technical controls, policymakers should focus on stronger regulation of platforms, reducing harmful business models, and better supporting families and education.

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]]> Tue, 12 May 2026 23:30:00 +0200 information labs information labs 658 Bart Preneel, professor of applied cryptography & privacy at KU Leuven, explains why age verification and age assurance measures aimed at restricting children’s access to online services may seem appealing but are ultimately fragile, easily bypassed, and risky for privacy and security. He argues that instead of relying on sweeping technical controls, policymakers should focus on stronger regulation of platforms, reducing harmful business models, and better supporting families and education.

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]]> technology, digital policy, social media ban, social media No Social Media Ban Repository - Sonia Livingstone, Digital Futures for Children Centre 2 2 Social Media Ban Repository - Sonia Livingstone, Digital Futures for Children Centre full f5764a5b-f222-4581-a097-610b0546ce0f https://informationlabs.org/social-media-ban-repository/ Are social media bans an effective way to keep children safe online? Sonia Livingstone from the Digital Futures for Children Centre unpacks the evidence behind growing calls for bans. She explains why restricting access is unlikely to work, highlights the benefits children find online, and argues that stronger regulation—not exclusion—is key to creating safer digital spaces.

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]]> Are social media bans an effective way to keep children safe online? Sonia Livingstone from the Digital Futures for Children Centre unpacks the evidence behind growing calls for bans. She explains why restricting access is unlikely to work, highlights the benefits children find online, and argues that stronger regulation—not exclusion—is key to creating safer digital spaces.

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]]> Thu, 30 Apr 2026 23:30:00 +0200 information labs information labs 303 Are social media bans an effective way to keep children safe online? Sonia Livingstone from the Digital Futures for Children Centre unpacks the evidence behind growing calls for bans. She explains why restricting access is unlikely to work, highlights the benefits children find online, and argues that stronger regulation—not exclusion—is key to creating safer digital spaces.

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]]> technology, digital policy, social media ban, social media No Social Media Ban Repository - Leanda Barrington-Leach, 5Rights 1 1 Social Media Ban Repository - Leanda Barrington-Leach, 5Rights full d55a9c92-838b-412f-97a2-62272b376269 https://informationlabs.org/social-media-ban-repository/ Is banning social media really the solution for protecting children online? Leanda Barrington-Leach, Executive Director at 5Rights, explains why blanket bans fall short and argues for a more balanced approach that combines protection, age appropriate design, and gradual empowerment in a digital world.

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]]> Is banning social media really the solution for protecting children online? Leanda Barrington-Leach, Executive Director at 5Rights, explains why blanket bans fall short and argues for a more balanced approach that combines protection, age appropriate design, and gradual empowerment in a digital world.

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]]> Thu, 23 Apr 2026 13:20:56 +0200 information labs information labs 312 Is banning social media really the solution for protecting children online? Leanda Barrington-Leach, Executive Director at 5Rights, explains why blanket bans fall short and argues for a more balanced approach that combines protection, age appropriate design, and gradual empowerment in a digital world.

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