#SocialMediaBan #KommAustria #ChildSafety #DigitalRegulation #DataPrivacy # Austria Proposes Social Media Ban for Under-14s September 21, 2026 at 05:52 PM > A new draft law aims to protect minors by banning social media use for children under 14 and expanding KommAustria's regulatory powers. More than 160 statements have been submitted regarding a proposed draft law that would ban children under 14 from using social media. The legislation seeks to amend the Audiovisual Media Services Act and the KommAustria Act to regulate digital platforms. The draft law aims to protect minors from harmful content and addictive network functions by holding platforms accountable. It proposes expanding the responsibilities of the Austrian Communications Authority, KommAustria, to oversee these new requirements. Public concerns have emerged regarding data protection during age verification and the potential inclusion of messenger services. The consultation period for the draft remains open for further feedback from stakeholders until its expiry on September 21, 2026. ## Related news #KommAustria #AdSpending [#Austria]() #PublicSector #MediaData October 15, 2026 at 03:46 PM ## [Austrian Public Ad Spending Hits 174 Million Euros]() > KommAustria reports 174 million euros in public sector ad spending for H1 2026, with the federal government accounting for 11.3 million. #ViennaCyberattack #DataBreach [#Cybersecurity]() [#Austria]() #DataPrivacy September 30, 2026 at 08:16 AM ## [Vienna Data Breach Exposes 26,000 Documents]() > A cyberattack on Vienna's internal platform compromised data of 6,000 people, including municipal employees and private citizens.