Azerbaijan's Milli Majlis has taken a significant step to protect children from the harmful effects of social media by adopting amendments to the law "On the Protection of Children from Harmful Information," EDnews reports.
Speaking at a public discussion titled "Digital Development, Artificial Intelligence and Protection of Children from the Harmful Effects of Social Media Platforms," Ramid Namazov, chairman of the parliament's temporary commission on countering foreign interference and hybrid threats, said the amendments are aimed at reducing the negative impact of online platforms on children and fostering a healthier future generation.
According to Namazov, lawmakers carefully examined the experience of several developed countries while drafting the legislation.
"The issue of information security in Azerbaijan also means protecting the psychological health and future of children," he said.
Under the new amendments, a minimum age requirement has been introduced for creating social media accounts. The law also places greater responsibility on digital platform providers, requiring them to implement continuous monitoring systems to detect and promptly remove harmful content that threatens children's lives, health, sexual inviolability, honor and dignity.
Namazov also highlighted stronger safeguards for children's personal data. Under the amendments, minors' personal information may not be used for commercial purposes, targeted advertising, or shared with third parties, except when necessary for age verification.
The changes are intended to enhance online child protection and improve digital safety standards in Azerbaijan.
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