Facebook could be forced to share data on effects to the young

Social media firms should be compelled to protect users and legislation is needed, find MPs

Social media companies such as Facebook and Twitter could be required by law to share data with researchers to help examine potential harms to young people’s health and identify who may be at risk.

Surveys and studies have previously suggested a link between the use of devices and networking sites and an increase in problems among teenagers and younger children ranging from poor sleep to bullying, mental health issues and grooming.

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from The Guardian http://bit.ly/2RoUCFv

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