Morocco to Draft Law Regulating Digital Content Creation and Protecting Vulnerable Groups

Morocco’s Minister of Youth, Culture, and Communication, Mohamed Mehdi Bensaïd, has reignited the debate on the psychological and social risks of digital content creation, announcing that the government is preparing new legislation to regulate the sector and combat the exploitation of children and the elderly.

With the widespread use of platforms like Facebook, YouTube, and TikTok, some content creators have been accused of prioritizing profit and fame over human dignity and the privacy of vulnerable individuals.

Experts in education, media, and law have voiced their concerns, stressing the need for a strict legal framework, professional ethics, and strengthened media literacy to protect society from harmful practices disguised as entertainment or digital freedom of expression.

This initiative comes at a time when safeguarding the digital environment is increasingly urgent, reaffirming Morocco’s commitment to keeping pace with technological change through legislation that protects everyone’s rights, especially the most vulnerable.