🔴 France's constitutional authority strikes down social media ban for under-15s

France's top ​court on Friday blocked ​a bill banning social media access for under-15s, saying it ​infringed ‌upon freedom ⁠of expression. "By prohibiting minors ‌under the age of fifteen ⁠from accessing certain online services, the law inherently ​requires every person, even ‌an adult, to prove their age before accessing them," ‌the Consitutional Council said ​in its decision. "However, by failing to specify the conditions ​and limits under which such ​proof must ​be provided, the legislature has ​not established the legal safeguards necessary to ensure compliance with these requirements," it added. (FRANCE 24 with Reuters)