Internet Denmark plans minimum age for social media
A legal minimum age for the use of social networks is to be introduced in Denmark. The government in Copenhagen agreed with other parliamentary parties to introduce a national age limit of 15.
08.11.2025, 01:14
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However, parents are to be given the option of allowing their children to log on to these networks at the age of 13. The legislation is intended to better protect children and young people from the digital world, as the Danish Ministry of Digital Affairs announced this afternoon. The aim of the measure is to give children more time to rest, play and develop before they create profiles on the networks, which are associated with certain risks.
It was not clear from the political agreement when the plans would actually be implemented. It is also unclear which social media will ultimately be covered. The agreement stated that the legislation should be aimed at the largest platforms on which public user profiles can be set up and which are demonstrably associated with risks for children and young people.
Denmark as a pioneer in the EU
Germany's neighbor to the north is, by its own account, one of the first EU states to take the step towards such social media restrictions. The Danes also want to promote the issue throughout the EU, as they announced back in July when they took over the EU Council Presidency.
Australia is seen as a role model for social media restrictions. There, it has already been decided that young people will only be allowed to use platforms such as Tiktok, Snapchat, YouTube, Facebook and Instagram from the age of 16. From December 10, the internet forum Reddit and the Australian live streaming platform Kick.com will also have to comply with the new legal requirements, as the responsible online safety authority eSafety announced just this week.
