Nandy says children’s social media ban only ‘staging post’ in online safety drive

Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy has stated that the government's plan to ban children under 16 from social media is just the beginning of its online safety drive. This move aims to restrict teenagers' access to high-risk social media apps, while safer platforms will face additional restrictions. The goal is to make the UK a leader in using technology as a positive force, and Nandy is warning tech firms that further action is on the way.

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The UK culture secretary is planning to crack down on technology firms to improve online safety. This could lead to increased regulations and potential fines for non-compliant companies.

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