Archive · 27 Jul 2026
Vietnam Considers Social Media Restrictions for Under-16s
Vietnam is thinking about new rules to make social media safer for kids under 16.
If these rules become law, kids under 16 won't be able to post, comment, or react to things on social media.
Their parents or guardians will have to set up their accounts and watch what they do online.
Social media companies will have to check ages and make sure kids only see stuff that's okay for their age.
The goal is to keep kids safe from bad things online, like violence or bad people.
Other countries like France and Australia are doing similar things.
The rules are still being discussed and haven't been approved yet.
Vietnam is considering banning under-16s from posting, commenting, or reacting on social media.
Parents or guardians would have to register and monitor children's social media accounts.
Social media companies would need to implement age-verification measures and ensure age-appropriate content.
Platforms would be required to cooperate with authorities on reporting child abuse or exploitation.
The proposal is part of a global trend to enhance children's online safety.
- Who
- Vietnamese government, Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism
- What
- Proposed social media restrictions for under-16s
- When
- Draft decree released, not yet approved
- Where
- Vietnam
- Why
- To strengthen online protections for minors and ensure age-appropriate content
Proponents of Restrictions
Opponents of Restrictions
Child Safety
Proponents of Restrictions
Proponents argue that restrictions are necessary to protect children from harmful content and online exploitation.
Opponents of Restrictions
Opponents believe that such restrictions may infringe on children's rights to access information and express themselves.
Parental Control
Proponents of Restrictions
Proponents support the idea of parental control over children's social media use to ensure their safety.
Opponents of Restrictions
Opponents argue that parental control may not be practical or effective in all cases and could limit children's independence.
- Country
- Vietnam
- Proposed Age Limit
- Under 16
- Key Provisions
- Parental registration, age-verification, content restrictions, reporting mechanisms
- Global Context
- Similar measures in Australia, France, Malaysia
- Status
- Draft decree under consideration