Campaigners urge targeted safety restrictions for under-16s
Understand emerging regulatory pressure on engagement-driven UI/UX design and its impact on future platform architecture
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What Changed
Advocacy groups propose targeting 'risky' platform features rather than a total ban.
Why It Matters
This shift in policy focus could force social media companies to redesign UX/UI patterns to comply with new safety standards. Developers may need to implement age-gating or feature-toggling logic to remain compliant in the UK market.
What To Do Next
Review your platform's engagement features and consider implementing modular UI components that can be disabled for specific age-verified user segments.
Key Points
- •Advocacy groups propose targeting 'risky' platform features rather than a total ban.
- •Specific features identified for restriction include infinite scrolling, disappearing messages, and push notifications.
- •The proposal aims to balance online safety with digital access for teenagers.
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