A draft law has been submitted to the Vietnamese parliament proposing strict limitations on social media usage for individuals under the age of 16. According to Operative Information Center-OMM, citing foreign media reports, the initiative aims to enhance digital safety for minors.
Under the proposed legislation, individuals under 16 would be prohibited from posting content, commenting, or reacting to posts on social media platforms without explicit parental consent. The bill also mandates that all social media accounts must be verified using a phone number registered within Vietnam.
Furthermore, the draft law stipulates that parents or legal guardians will bear responsibility for the online activities of their children. Social media companies operating in the country would be required to actively monitor for harmful content and implement robust mechanisms to restrict minors' access to such material.
This legislative move reflects a growing global trend among nations seeking to mitigate the potential psychological and social risks associated with unrestricted internet access for children. Many countries are currently debating similar regulatory frameworks to balance digital connectivity with the protection of minors from cyberbullying, inappropriate content, and data privacy concerns.
