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EU Kids Act (proposed regulation)

Proposed EU rules on minors online, including age verification for social media, parental controls and measures against addictive design and profiling.

Where it stands

Proposal
Negotiation
Adopted
In force
Applies

Proposal. A proposal under discussion; national authorities and parliaments are giving their views.

Timeline of our coverage

6 Nov 2026
EU Kids Act proposal would turn minor-protection guidance into audited design and age-check dutiesProposal
28 Oct 2026
Italy's Garante backs age checks under proposed EU Kids Act but calls for minimal data collectionProposal

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