Across the World, Regulators Are Taking Action
50+ Countries have enacted specific laws to protect children online, including:
European Union
The DSA encourages age verification and requires platforms to protect minors from harmful content. The GDPR requires parental consent for the processing of children’s data.
United Kingdom
The Online Safety Act requires robust age verification, content moderation, and reporting mechanisms to protect children. It also requires regular risk assessments.
United States
The Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) limits minors’ data collection. California’s Age-Appropriate Design Code Act, require platforms to prioritize the best interests of child users.
United Nations
The UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC) requires protecting all children from harms, including cyberbullying, online exploitation, and exposure to harmful content​.
