U.K. Proposes Social Media Curfew for 16- and 17-Year-Olds
The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology has unveiled plans for overnight social media restrictions targeting older teenagers, pending parliamentary approval.
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The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology has unveiled plans for overnight social media restrictions targeting older teenagers, pending parliamentary approval.
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