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Introduce licences that are required to set up social media accounts
Closed
22 signatures
What the petition asks
The Government should create social media licences that must be required to create an account on social media platforms.
The licence would contain some basic user information that can be retrieved by the relevant authorities in a case deemed as an emergency.
The licence would contain some basic user information that can be retrieved by the relevant authorities in a case deemed as an emergency.
There are two key reasons why such a licence should be introduced.
The first is to help curb trolling and troll behaviour amongst social media platforms, by enabling action to be taken against holders of accounts engaged in such activity.
The second is to allow authorities to quickly contact those in need of assistance whether it be domestic issues or mental health.
Not establishing protections such as this will mean that troll activity goes unaddressed and many may not receive the support they need.
The first is to help curb trolling and troll behaviour amongst social media platforms, by enabling action to be taken against holders of accounts engaged in such activity.
The second is to allow authorities to quickly contact those in need of assistance whether it be domestic issues or mental health.
Not establishing protections such as this will mean that troll activity goes unaddressed and many may not receive the support they need.
Timeline
| 31 Dec 2020 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 30 Jun 2021 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
22
Status
Closed
Opened
31 Dec 2020
Closed
30 Jun 2021
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.