Florida has a new ban on social media for minors; but it's not being enforced yet
Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok are among the social media apps that may be required to delete the accounts of anyone under the age of 14 years old. That's the intent of a new Florida law now in effect.
Everything to know about Florida's new social media ban taking effect on Jan. 1
It restricts social media access for children under 14 and requires parental consent for those aged 14 and 15.
Social media accounts of children in Florida to be wiped in 2025 if ban takes effect
Children across Florida could be just weeks away from having their profiles deleted on social media sites such as TikTok, Facebook, Snapchat, and Discord. A new law, which is set to go into effect on Jan.
Florida Set to Terminate Children's Social Media
A law signed by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis that bars children under 14 from having social media accounts takes effect on January 1, 2025.
What you should know about Florida's new social media law
A new year means new laws are in effect — one of which hopes to safeguard children and teens on social media. Children under the age of 14 are prohibited from having their own accounts on social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram and TikTok. Children ages 14 and 15 must have parental permission to open an account.
Florida Minors Under 14 Now Banned From Using Social Media Platforms
It will require social media sites to delete existing accounts for those under 14 years of age within 90 days, or the platforms could face fines of up to $50,000
Child advocates weigh in on Florida’s new social media restrictions for minors
Under the law which just took effect, social media companies must delete existing accounts of minors within 90 days.
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Florida bans social media for children under 14 as of 2025. Here's what happens next
Gov. Ron DeSantis signed HB 3 Monday so, as of next year, no one in the state of Florida under 14 will be permitted to have a social media account. DeSantis previously vetoed a bill that would ...
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Everything you need to know about Florida's social media ban for minors
Folks honed in on the presidential election in lieu of state politics might be surprised to learn that Florida, indeed, passed a bill that bans minors from having social media accounts.
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