"Goa Considers Ban on Social Media for Minors Under 16 to Safeguard Online Well-being"

Goa Government Considers Ban on Social Media for Children Under 16, Minister Says

The Goa government is considering the implementation of a law similar to Australia's ban on social media for children under the age of 16, Goa Tourism and Information Technology (IT) Minister Rohan Khaunte revealed.

Khaunte stated that the government has received numerous complaints from parents regarding the negative impact of social media on children, leading to distractions and social implications. He emphasized the need for children to focus more on education and technology related to education, aiming to shape them into responsible citizens for the future.

Referring to Australia's legislation that restricts social media usage for children under 16, Khaunte mentioned that Goa's IT department is studying the law and considering the possibility of implementing a similar ban. He highlighted the importance of creating a positive social impact and ensuring a conducive environment for the next generation.

Earlier last week, Andhra Pradesh's IT and Education Minister Nara Lokesh aounced that the state government was exploring the idea of introducing a law akin to Australia's ban on social media for children under 16. A Group of Ministers (GoM) has been established to examine the proposal in depth.

The Australian law, known as the Online Safety Amendment (Social Media Minimum Age) Act, imposes restrictions on age-restricted platforms to safeguard children online. It requires platforms to take necessary measures to identify and deactivate accounts held by individuals under 16, prevent them from creating new accounts, and rectify any errors in the implementation of the restrictions.

As discussions continue on the feasibility and implications of such a ban, Goa and Andhra Pradesh are at the forefront of addressing the concerns surrounding children's social media usage.

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