A new 'minor mode' is tentatively being introduced in China to curb children's internet usage and place restrictions on content.
Under the new legislation, minors won’t be allowed to access their mobile devices between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. and will rely on the parents to activate minor mode on their devices so they can “perform guardianship duties” and “guide minors to form good surfing habits,” the proposal says.
the minor mode and will need to put protocols in place to handle any complaints or reports involving minors.The platforms will have to identify any and all illegal information before it makes its way onto the minor’s device including “information that may affect the physical and mental health of minors,” although the regulation does not state what specifically falls under that category.
These restrictions are separated into age groups, with different information available depending on the user’s “mental health development” to deal with the content and the time restraints will likewise be enforced based on the user’s age.
and 16 can use their phone for one hour per day and minors 16 to 18 years old can use their device for up to two hours each day.If a minor tries to access their device beyond the time limit, their parent or guardian will be notified and if the child wants to ask permission to extend their internet use, they will need to formally send an exception request to their parent or guardian to sign off on.
The regulation also breaks down the age-based content services, recommending children under three years old have access to children’s songs and enlightenment education and recommends eight to 12-year-olds see general education, and life skills, and will be able to view news that the Chinese government deems suitable for their age group.for years, but the Chinese government seems to want to once again ramp up its level of control over what its citizens can view online.
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