The head of MEN Barbara Nowacka reported that KO MPs are working on a task to limit the usage of social media by children and young people. It is to be modelled on Australian regulations. "We anticipate that large techs will not let children to usage harmful content available there," explained the minister.
The Civic Coalition Club is expected to draft a bill by the end of February, which limit the usage of social media persons who have not yet completed 15 years old. This is simply a consequence to akin regulations introduced or announced recently, among others, by Australia, France or Denmark.
As Minister Nowack explained, who is liable for the final plan of the project, these solutions are essential to defend children and young people from threats on the network.
No social media for children. task ongoing
During the Thursday press conference in the Sejm, journalists asked Barbara Nowacka whether the bill provided for a complete ban on the usage of social media by children. The head of the MEN confirmed that it is about limiting access to specified platforms.
- I'm sorry. We look like Australia," Nowacka replied. "We anticipate that large techs will not let children to usage harmful content that is available there," she noted.
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The Minister of Australia mentioned as the first country in the planet introduced an age limit for social platform users. In December, regulations came into force that prohibit the usage of social media for people under 16. The ban includes the most popular social networking sites specified as Facebook, Instagram, X, TikTok, Snapchat or YouTube.
The French president Emmanuel Macron besides announced akin actions. The Danish Government is besides committed to this solution, and minors aged 13-15 could usage platforms with parental consent.
According to Nowacka, it is sensible to introduce a limit of 15 years in Poland, as it is more frequently utilized in native law.
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Nowacka announced that a gathering of the Children and Youth Committee would be held in the Sejm next Thursday, where the ministry would discuss proposals with NGOs.
The head of the Ministry of Education pointed out that, as in Australia, specified regulations could meet with opposition from parts of the society. She emphasized that this subject "It's exciting."and "there may be those who say this is simply a blow to freedom."
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In her opinion, however, specified solutions are essential to minimise access to illegal content that children encounter online. "We see what happens to a young generation through social media, where - from alienation, depression, hatred threats - to the suicidal content that (young - red) see there," said the minister.
The issue of access to social media in 2025 was besides addressed by a group of Polish MPs 2050 - the 3rd Way. At the time, they applied for a ban on smartphones in schools. As Nowacka says, however, this solution would not be effective, as children besides usage mobile phones at home.
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