Sri Lanka, Feb. 7 -- Restrictions on social media access for children under the age of 16 should be implemented to ensure their digital safety.

SJB Gampaha District Parliamentarian Harshana Rajakaruna announced that an amendment to the Online Safety Act No. 9 of 2024 was submitted to the Secretary General of Parliament, Kushani Rohanadeera, as a Private Member's Bill.

The primary objective of this proposal involves establishing regulations that require parental or teacher supervision when minors under 16 access social platforms.

These amendments aim to bolster child protection within the digital landscape.

Additionally, the bill includes specific provisions regarding safe social media entry for young users and the regulation of advert...