What to know

• New Zealand proposes a ban on social media for under-16s, citing mental health concerns and harmful content. Learn about the new legislation and potential : https://punchng.com/new-zealand-moves-to-ban-social-media-for-under-16s/S1
• New Zealand proposes under social media ban ahead of electionS2
• New Zealand has been investigating a social media ban for over a year, after neighbouring Australia implemented its world-first legislation in December.S3
• New Zealand moves to ban under-16s from social media in major crackdownS4
• The bill would require social media platforms to take reasonable steps to verify users' ages, including by utilizing existing account information and facial technology.S5
• Prime minister Christopher Luxon’s party to introduce bill seeking the ban, citing harm to a generation of childrenNew Zealand prime minister Christopher Luxon has said his party will introduce a bill in parliament that ⁠seeks to ban children ⁠under ​16 from u...S6