What happened
The European Commission is gathering feedback on the proposed EU Kids Act, which aims to improve online safety for children with measures such as a social‑media delay, safety‑by‑design rules, privacy‑preserving age assurance, and enforcement mechanisms. The feedback period ends on 26 November 2026, after which responses will be summarised and presented to the European Parliament and Council.
Why it matters for trust and compliance
- Its status is proposed. It is not law yet. Track it, but do not treat it as an obligation.
- The consultation will shape EU‑wide rules on child online safety, privacy and age verification.
Who is affected
technology platform developer
Recommended actions
- Check that privacy notices describe the practices this addresses.
- Review age assurance and protections for minors' data.