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The EU KIDS Act Proposal: Towards a New Regulatory Framework for the Protection of Children Online

Inside Privacy (Covington) · · International · Privacy Law

On September 17, 2026, the European Commission (the “Commission”) published its proposal for a new EU framework on child safety online (the “KIDS Act”). The proposed Regulation aims to introduce EU-harmonized age-based account restrictions, safety-by-design rules, and age-assurance obligations across a broad range of digital services and systems. The proposal is the latest of a... Continue Reading…

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