On 14 August 2026 the French Constitutional Council invalidated Article 1 of the Act that would have barred minors under 15 from accessing online social media. The Council found the ban disproportionate, lacking individual assessment, and missing privacy safeguards for age‑verification. As a result the provision cannot be promulgated and will not enter into force.
Why it matters: The ruling halts a major child‑protection measure, affecting age‑verification requirements and privacy protections for minors on social platforms.
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