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IBA Annual Conference Copenhagen 2026

4 Oct - 9 Oct 2026

Session information

Social media and children

Wednesday 7 October (0930 - 1045)

Committee(s)

Communications Law Committee (Lead)

Description

It is a vexed question as to whether social media platforms are “fit for purpose” services that should be accessible to children. Different jurisdictions have taken different approaches to this issue. Some have restricted access by children but would the better approach be to impose a duty of care on platforms?

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