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Italy Takes Meta, TikTok to Court Over Youth Age Verification

10/6/2025

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A legal battle in Italy against Meta and TikTok over age verification for users under 14, led by Ambrosio & Commodo and MOIGE, will be heard in Milan starting February 12, 2026.
The law firm estimates about 3 million Italian users are under 14 on these platforms, urging stronger verification beyond checkboxes.
In Switzerland, Thomas Minder, president of the Swiss Association of School Principals, backs bans on minors; 80% favor under-16 restrictions.
The Council of States is studying the impact of banning minors’ platform access, while Australia and the European Union weigh age restrictions.

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A legal battle in Italy against Meta and TikTok over age verification for users under 14, led by Ambrosio & Commodo and MOIGE, will be heard in Milan starting February 12, 2026.
The law firm estimates about 3 million Italian users are under 14 on these platforms, urging stronger verification beyond checkboxes.
In Switzerland, Thomas Minder, president of the Swiss Association of School Principals, backs bans on minors; 80% favor under-16 restrictions.
The Council of States is studying the impact of banning minors’ platform access, while Australia and the European Union weigh age restrictions.