'There is now a growing awareness that social media can lead to disruption in school and increased incidents of cyberbullying, as has been highlighted previously by the Daily Record’s Our Kids ... Our Future campaign.'
First Minister John Swinney has backed the Daily Record's Our Kids ... Our Future campaign as he vowed to consider a social media ban for under-16s. Swinney confirmed his government would 'look at measures to tackle the negative effects' of social media after a similar ban was introduced in Australia last month. The restrictions, which will not take effect for at least 12 months, could see tech companies fined up to A$50m if they don't comply with the new rules.
' Speaking earlier this week, Swinney said: 'The Scottish Government will look at the measures necessary to tackle the negative effects that can come from social media on young people. There are many benefits of social media, but we have to be cognisant of the fact that there can be damaging effects of social media. 'We have engaged in dialogue on this question with the United Kingdom Government and of course the Australian Government has taken action in this respect .
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