BJP MP Baijayant Panda proposes SHIELD Bill to restrict children's online access
BJP Member of Parliament Baijayant Panda has introduced a private member's bill in Parliament titled the Safeguarding Healthy Internet Environment for Little Digital Natives (SHIELD) Bill, 2025. The proposed legislation seeks to implement stricter online safety measures for minors, including a requirement for parental consent for children under 13 to create social media or online gaming accounts.
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What Happened
BJP MP Baijayant Panda has introduced the SHIELD Bill, 2025, as a private member's bill in Parliament. The proposal mandates that children under the age of 13 must obtain parental consent before creating accounts on social media or online gaming platforms. It further requires platforms to implement age verification processes and restricts the use of targeted advertising based on the personal data of minors.
The bill defines individuals under 18 as children and aims to protect them from exposure to harmful content such as pornography, gambling, and violence. The proposal also includes provisions for penalties against platforms that fail to comply with these safety standards. This legislative effort, which has previously been introduced on two occasions, seeks to establish a safer digital environment for younger users.
Key Facts
- The SHIELD Bill, 2025, was introduced by BJP MP Baijayant Panda.Source not recorded
- The bill proposes requiring parental consent for children under 13 to open social media or gaming accounts.Source not recorded
- The legislation defines anyone under the age of 18 as a child.Source not recorded
- The bill includes restrictions on targeted advertising based on the personal data of minors.Source not recorded
- The proposal mandates age verification for users on social media platforms.Source not recorded
- The bill aims to protect minors from content related to pornography, gambling, and violence.Source not recorded
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