US Edition"VPNs are next on my list" – France set to evaluate VPN use following social media ban for under-15s
- Last week, France's National Assembly approved the first reading of a bill banning under-15s from social media, passing 116-23 and sending it to the Senate.
- On Monday, Le Hénanff said the 15-year limit is an important step, noting the average sign-up age is eight and a half, framing the measure as protective.
- Facing questions about VPN circumvention, Anne Le Hénanff, Minister Delegate for Artificial Intelligence and Digital Affairs, told Franceinfo `And VPNs are the next topic on my list.` and has not ruled out further measures.
- The verification requirement raises privacy and data-breach concerns, cybersecurity and digital-rights experts warn banning VPNs could harm privacy, and platforms must verify all users' ages before the end of 2026.
- Parallel moves in the UK and US show growing scrutiny of VPNs after age-verification debates, as the UK government reviews VPN use in a three-month consultation and Michigan proposes banning VPNs and their promotion.
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Such a potential next step was announced by the Delegated Minister for Artificial Intelligence and Digital Technologies, Anne Le Genanff.
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"VPNs are next on my list" – France set to evaluate VPN use following social media ban for under-15s
France’s National Assembly has passed a bill that will ban children under 15 from using social media platforms. Lawmakers are now considering how to stop teens from using VPNs to bypass the restrictions.
Very widely discussed after a statement by the Deputy Minister for Artificial Intelligence and Digital Affairs, the possible ban on VPNs has been refuted by the government.
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