Draft Decree on Children Under 16 on Social Media
Draft Decree on Children Under 16 on Social Media in Vietnam: pending, effective TBD (draft decree, July 2026). Applies to Social media platforms and online games serving Vietnamese users. Age range: Under 16. Under-16 accounts must be registered under a parent responsible for monitoring content and
Key facts
| Jurisdiction | Vietnam |
|---|---|
| Category | International |
| Status | pending |
| Effective date | TBD (draft decree, July 2026) |
| Age range | Under 16 |
| Applies to | Social media platforms and online games serving Vietnamese users |
Key requirements
- Under-16 accounts must be registered under a parent responsible for monitoring content and time
- Under-16s may keep accounts but lose the ability to post, comment, or react
- Platforms must deploy technical measures to identify child users and restrict them to age-appropriate content
- Separate proposal caps gaming at 60 minutes per day per game for under-16s
Notes
Draft decree from the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism published July 2026; not yet adopted and subject to revision.
Frequently asked
What does Draft Decree on Children Under 16 on Social Media require?
Under-16 accounts must be registered under a parent responsible for monitoring content and time Under-16s may keep accounts but lose the ability to post, comment, or react Platforms must deploy technical measures to identify child users and restrict them to age-appropriate content Separate proposal caps gaming at 60 minutes per day per game for under-16s
Who must comply with Draft Decree on Children Under 16 on Social Media in Vietnam?
Social media platforms and online games serving Vietnamese users
When does Draft Decree on Children Under 16 on Social Media take effect and what is its status?
Effective TBD (draft decree, July 2026). Current status: pending. Draft decree from the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism published July 2026; not yet adopted and subject to revision.
Related laws
| Law | Jurisdiction | Category | Status | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Social Media Minimum Age Law | Australia | International | active | December 10, 2025 |
| Online Safety Act — Age Verification Requirements | United Kingdom | International | active | July 25, 2025 |
| Online Safety Act — Child Safety Regime | United Kingdom | International | active | July 25, 2025 |
| Under-16 Social Media Ban (Children's Wellbeing and Schools Act 2026 regulations) | United Kingdom | International | pending | Spring 2027 (expected) |
| Digital Services Act — Guidelines on Protecting Minors | European Union | International | active | July 14, 2025 |
| EU Digital Minimum Age & Mandatory Age Assurance Initiative | European Union | International | pending | TBD (Commission proposal expected; Digital Fairness Act 2026) |
| GDPR — Children's Consent Requirements | European Union | International | active | May 25, 2018 |
| Under-15 Social Media Ban (2026 Law) | France | International | blocked | N/A (struck down August 14, 2026) |
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