Karnataka bans social media for children under 16
Change
Karnataka announced a ban on social media use by children under 16 in its 2026–27 state budget and said detailed implementation and enforcement guidelines will follow.
Why it matters
The decision creates legal barriers to allowing minors under 16 to use mainstream social platforms, forcing platform operators to redesign account access controls. Uncertainty about enforcement specifics will make immediate compliance planning difficult for schools and service providers.
Implications
- — Social media platforms operating in Karnataka must implement age‑verification and account‑blocking mechanisms to prevent access by users identified as under 16 — failure to do so will expose them to state enforcement once guidelines are published.
- — School IT administrators and education departments in Karnataka must migrate essential student communication and remote-learning activities off general social platforms or establish approved alternatives before enforcement begins — failing to secure alternatives will interrupt students' access.
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