A win for privacy, freedom of expression and speech!
The highest court of France has blocked a bill that banned social media access for those under the age of 15.
The court believes protecting children was a legitimate objective; the bill nonetheless "infringes freedom of expression and communication in a manner that is not appropriate, necessary or proportionate" to it.
https://reclaimthenet.org/french-parliament-reaches-deal-on-social-media-ban
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