The United Nations human rights office on Friday warned that blocking children from social media is not a substitute for making online platforms safer.
This is as the agency unveiled a 10-point framework that calls on governments and technology companies to strengthen protections for children in digital spaces.
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The guidelines, titled Getting Children’s Safety Online Right, were issued as age-based social media restrictions continue to expand around the world.
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk said the risks children face online stem from decisions made by companies rather than unavoidable features of digital life, a report on the agency’s website disclosed this.
