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Ecuador age-verification & online ID laws

Pending Under-15 social-media ban proposal (2026)

A February 2026 proposal in Ecuador's National Assembly would ban social media for under-15s and fine non-compliant platforms up to 5% of local annual revenue.

Laws & bills on record

Social media

Pending
Bill / statute
Under-15 social-media ban proposal (2026)
Status
Bill pending, no law yet

A February 2026 proposal in Ecuador's National Assembly would ban social media for under-15s and fine non-compliant platforms up to 5% of local annual revenue.

Timeline
  • Jan 1, 2026Pending

Source: en.wikipedia.org

Frequently asked questions

Does Ecuador require age checks or ID to use social media?

Not yet -- a bill is pending. Under-15 social-media ban proposal (2026) is pending. A February 2026 proposal in Ecuador's National Assembly would ban social media for under-15s and fine non-compliant platforms up to 5% of local annual revenue.

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