"VPNs are next on my list" β France set to evaluate VPN use following social media ban for under-15s Latest from TechRadar in News By: chiara.castro@futurenet.com (Chiara Castro) 2 February 2026 at 17:52 Franceβs National Assembly has passed a bill that will ban children under 15 from using social media platforms. Lawmakers are now considering how to stop teens from using VPNs to bypass the restrictions.