In debating a social media ban for minors, it appears we face a choice between two perceived harms...

Questions remain over enforcement, privacy risk and whether it could open door to even more invasive measures

The UK government's decision to introduce restrictions on children's access to social media marks a significant moment in the evolution of online safety policy. For supporters, it…

The UK will ban adolescents under 16 years old from user-to-user social-media platforms, despite age-verification issues and privacy concerns.

In debating a social media ban for minors, it appears we face a choice between two perceived harms...

The digital environment minors have been handed was optimised for compulsion and is indifferent to developmental harm

We should be asking whether a system built around anonymity can ever provide a safe environment for young people