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EU Implements New Online Safety Guidelines for Minors

7/14/2025

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The EU Commission is taking a bold step to safeguard minors online with new guidelines under the Digital Services Act. Key measures include enhanced privacy settings and rigorous age verification for high-risk sites. A prototype age verification app will be trialed in five EU countries, with a review set for next year to assess its impact.

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The EU Commission is taking a bold step to safeguard minors online with new guidelines under the Digital Services Act. Key measures include enhanced privacy settings and rigorous age verification for high-risk sites. A prototype age verification app will be trialed in five EU countries, with a review set for next year to assess its impact.