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Netherlands Investigates Roblox for Underage User Safety Risks

1/31/2026

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The Netherlands' ACM (Autoriteit Consument en Markt) is investigating Roblox for risks to underage users under the Digital Services Act.
The inquiry examines Roblox's compliance with the Digital Services Act, which requires safety measures for minors.
Roblox says it is committed to compliance and plans age verification through facial recognition to enhance safety.
Roblox faces criticism and US lawsuits over failing to protect young users from predators and exploitation.

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The Netherlands' ACM (Autoriteit Consument en Markt) is investigating Roblox for risks to underage users under the Digital Services Act.
The inquiry examines Roblox's compliance with the Digital Services Act, which requires safety measures for minors.
Roblox says it is committed to compliance and plans age verification through facial recognition to enhance safety.
Roblox faces criticism and US lawsuits over failing to protect young users from predators and exploitation.