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Social media ban blocked by France's highest court

The highest court in France struck down a national ban on children under 15 using social media, ruling that it disproportionately limits free speech and fails to address privacy protections. Foundation reports a welcome win for free expression as governments across the world seek to restrict it under the...

Social media ban blocked by France's highest court

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The highest court in France struck down a national ban on children under 15 using social media, ruling that it disproportionately limits free speech and fails to address privacy protections.

Foundation reports a welcome win for free expression as governments across the world seek to restrict it under the...

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The highest court in France struck down a national ban on children under 15 using social media, ruling that it disproportionately limits free speech and fails to address privacy protections. Foundation reports a welcome win for free expression as governments across the world seek to restrict it under the...

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