Not Just Social Media: Norway Plans to Ban Dangerous Games for Children Under 16

TikTok, Snapchat, and Roblox may be affected by the restrictions

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21 Oct 2026

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Плановані обмеження доступу дітей до соцмереж та ігрових платформ у Норвегії

Children under 16 in Norway could lose access not only to social media, but also to gaming and communication platforms that may threaten their safety and development. TikTok, Snapchat and Roblox could be affected by the planned restrictions. The government’s plans were reported by Reuters.

The government first promised to submit a bill banning social media for children below a certain age to parliament in April. The bill is expected to be introduced by the end of the year. The government has now clarified that the restrictions should also cover gaming and communication services that pose a danger to children.

Minister for Children and Family Affairs Lene Vågslid explained the risks behind the initiative. These include platforms where children may encounter:

content that could harm them;
features that can be addictive;
illegal advertising;
unwanted contact with strangers.

Technology companies would be required to remove dangerous content, as well as features that encourage users to spend more time on their platforms. Under the government’s plan, the companies would also be responsible for verifying users’ ages.

At the same time, messaging apps and games deemed safe by the government are expected to remain available to children. The final list of platforms that will be subject to the ban has not yet been published.

Children’s protection on social media is also under review in Turkey. In February 2026, Turkey’s personal data protection authority began reviewing six major social networks, including TikTok and Instagram. The aim is to determine how these platforms process children’s personal data.

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