Vietnam is looking to restrict social media for kids; here are the growing number of other countries doing the same
Vietnam is looking to restrict social media for kids; here are the growing number of other countries doing the same
越南正寻求限制未成年人使用社交媒体；全球范围内采取类似措施的国家日益增多
Vietnam is weighing the most unusual version yet of the youth social media bans that are sweeping the globe. Instead of kicking kids off platforms entirely, the country wants to let them stay logged in — just muted. Under a draft decree from Vietnam’s Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, reported on Friday by Reuters, users under 16 would keep their social media accounts but lose the ability to post, comment, or react to content.
越南正在权衡一种席卷全球的青少年社交媒体禁令中最不同寻常的版本。该国并不打算将青少年完全踢出平台，而是希望让他们保持登录状态，但对其功能进行“静音”。据路透社周五报道，根据越南文化、体育和旅游部的一项法令草案，16岁以下的用户可以保留其社交媒体账户，但将失去发布、评论或对内容进行互动（点赞等）的能力。
The proposal would require social media accounts for children under 16 to be registered under a parent, who would then be responsible for monitoring the content the child accesses and their time spent on the platforms. The platforms themselves would be required to deploy technical measures to identify which of their users are children and restrict them to age-appropriate content. Deputy Culture Minister Phan Tam said the goal isn’t to ban or excessively restrict children’s access to social media, but to ensure they’re in an age-appropriate environment when they do use it. The decree hasn’t been finalized and could still be revised before adoption.
该提案要求16岁以下儿童的社交媒体账户必须在家长名下注册，家长需负责监督孩子访问的内容及其在平台上的使用时间。平台方则被要求部署技术手段，识别哪些用户是儿童，并将其限制在适龄内容范围内。越南文化部副部长潘心（Phan Tam）表示，此举的目的并非禁止或过度限制儿童使用社交媒体，而是确保他们在接触社交媒体时处于适龄的环境中。该法令尚未最终确定，在通过前仍可能进行修订。
Vietnam is also considering separate restrictions on gaming, which would cap play for under-16 users at 60 minutes a day per game and apply the same parental registration requirement used for social media accounts. Vietnam’s approach is inventive, but it’s hardly alone. Over the past months, many countries have announced plans to restrict social media access for children and teens. Australia became the first to implement such measures at the end of last year, setting a precedent that other countries are closely watching. Along with Vietnam, France more recently announced such a measure.
越南还在考虑对游戏进行单独限制，将16岁以下用户的单款游戏每日游玩时间限制在60分钟以内，并采用与社交媒体账户相同的家长注册要求。越南的做法颇具创新性，但并非孤例。过去几个月里，许多国家都宣布了限制儿童和青少年使用社交媒体的计划。澳大利亚于去年年底率先实施了此类措施，树立了一个其他国家正密切关注的先例。除越南外，法国最近也宣布了类似措施。
The regulations and proposals being brought forth by governments around the world aim to reduce the pressures and risks that young users may face on social media, which include cyberbullying, addiction, mental health issues, and exposure to predators. Of course, there are concerns about privacy regarding invasive age verification and excessive government intervention. Critics, including Amnesty Tech, have further said such bans are ineffective and that they ignore the realities of younger generations. Many nations are moving ahead with proposed legislation anyway. If you’re curious about the countries that are considering or have already moved forward with bans on social media for young users, read on.
世界各国政府提出的法规和提案，旨在减少年轻用户在社交媒体上可能面临的压力和风险，包括网络欺凌、成瘾、心理健康问题以及接触不法分子。当然，关于侵入式年龄验证和政府过度干预也引发了隐私方面的担忧。包括国际特赦组织技术部门（Amnesty Tech）在内的批评者进一步指出，此类禁令效果不佳，且忽视了年轻一代的现实情况。尽管如此，许多国家仍在推进相关立法。如果您对那些正在考虑或已经推进未成年人社交媒体禁令的国家感到好奇，请继续阅读。
Australia
Australia became the world’s first country to ban social media for children under 16 in December 2025. The ban blocks children from using Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, Threads, TikTok, X, YouTube, Reddit, Twitch, and Kick. It notably doesn’t include WhatsApp or YouTube Kids. The Australian government has said these social media companies must take steps to keep children off their services. Companies that fail to comply may face penalties of up to $49.5 million AUD ($34.4 million USD). The government says these platforms should use multiple verification methods to ensure that people using their services are older than 16. It also notes that they can’t rely on users simply entering their own age.
澳大利亚
2025年12月，澳大利亚成为世界上第一个禁止16岁以下儿童使用社交媒体的国家。该禁令禁止儿童使用Facebook、Instagram、Snapchat、Threads、TikTok、X、YouTube、Reddit、Twitch和Kick。值得注意的是，该禁令不包括WhatsApp或YouTube Kids。澳大利亚政府表示，这些社交媒体公司必须采取措施阻止儿童使用其服务。违规公司可能面临最高4950万澳元（约合3440万美元）的罚款。政府表示，这些平台应使用多种验证方法，以确保其服务使用者年龄在16岁以上，并指出不能仅依赖用户自行填写的年龄。
Austria
Austria said in late March that it will ban social media for children up to the age of 14. Draft legislation for the ban is expected to be finalized by June.
奥地利
奥地利在3月下旬表示，将禁止14岁以下儿童使用社交媒体。该禁令的立法草案预计将于6月完成。
Canada
The Canadian government introduced a digital safety bill in early June that would ban social media for children under 16. Under the legislation, social media giants could sidestep the ban if they demonstrate they have policies to protect young users. Officials have said it could take a year for the bill to pass.
加拿大
加拿大政府在6月初提出了一项数字安全法案，旨在禁止16岁以下儿童使用社交媒体。根据该法案，如果社交媒体巨头能够证明其拥有保护年轻用户的政策，则可以规避该禁令。官员们表示，该法案可能需要一年时间才能通过。
Denmark
Denmark is set to ban social media platforms for children under 15. The Danish government announced in November 2025 that it had secured support for the ban from three governing coalition parties and two opposition parties in parliament. The government’s plans could become law as soon as mid-2026, according to the Associated Press. The Danish digital affairs ministry is also launching a “digital evidence” app that includes age verification tools that may be used as part of the ban.
丹麦
丹麦准备禁止15岁以下儿童使用社交媒体平台。丹麦政府在2025年11月宣布，已获得议会中三个执政联盟党派和两个反对党的支持。据美联社报道，政府的计划最早可能在2026年中期成为法律。丹麦数字事务部还正在推出一款包含年龄验证工具的“数字证据”应用程序，该程序可能会作为禁令的一部分被使用。
France
France passed a law on July 21 banning access to social media for anyone under 15. The law could go into effect as soon as September 1. The law will also ban the use of cell phones in high schools, extending a ban already present in primary and middle schools.
法国
法国于7月21日通过了一项法律，禁止15岁以下的人群使用社交媒体。该法律最早可能于9月1日生效。该法律还将禁止在高中使用手机，从而将现有的针对小学和初中的禁令范围进一步扩大。
Germany
In early February, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s conservatives discussed a proposal to bar children under 16 from using social media, Reuters reported. However, there were signs that his center-left coalition partners were hesitant to support an outright ban.
德国
据路透社报道，2月初，德国总理弗里德里希·默茨（Friedrich Merz）领导的保守党讨论了一项禁止16岁以下儿童使用社交媒体的提案。然而，有迹象表明，其左翼联合执政伙伴对支持全面禁令持保留态度。
Greece
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced in April that the country is going to ban access to social media for children under 15 starting January 2027. Mitsotakis says the move is aimed at tackling rising anxiety and sleep problems among children, as well as the addictive design of social media.
希腊
希腊总理基里亚科斯·米佐塔基斯（Kyriakos Mitsotakis）在4月宣布，该国将从2027年1月起禁止15岁以下儿童使用社交媒体。米佐塔基斯表示，此举旨在解决儿童日益严重的焦虑和睡眠问题，以及社交媒体的成瘾性设计。
Indonesia
Indonesia said in early March that it’s banning children under the age of 16 from using social media and other popular online platforms. The country plans to start with platforms such as YouTube, TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, Threads, X, Bigo Live, and Roblox.
印度尼西亚
印度尼西亚在3月初表示，将禁止16岁以下儿童使用社交媒体和其他热门在线平台。该国计划首先从YouTube、TikTok、Facebook、Instagram、Threads、X、Bigo Live和Roblox等平台开始实施。
Malaysia
The Malaysian government said in November 2025 that it plans to ban social media for children under 16. The country plans to implement the ban this year.
马来西亚
马来西亚政府在2025年11月表示，计划禁止16岁以下儿童使用社交媒体。该国计划在今年实施这项禁令。
Poland
Poland’s ruling party is drafting new legislation that would ban children under 15 from using social media, Bloomberg reported in February.
波兰
据彭博社2月报道，波兰执政党正在起草一项新立法，旨在禁止15岁以下儿童使用社交媒体。
Slovenia
Slovenia is drafting legislation to prohibit children under 15 from accessing social media, the country’s deputy prime minister announced in early February. The government wants to regulate social networks where content is shared, citing platforms such as TikTok, Snapchat, and Instagram.
斯洛文尼亚
斯洛文尼亚副总理在2月初宣布，该国正在起草立法，禁止15岁以下儿童访问社交媒体。政府希望对内容分享类社交网络进行监管，并特别提到了TikTok、Snapchat和Instagram等平台。
Spain
Spain’s prime minister announced in early February that the country plans to ban social media for children under the age of 16. The ban still needs parliamentary approval.
西班牙
西班牙首相在2月初宣布，该国计划禁止16岁以下儿童使用社交媒体。该禁令仍需议会批准。