European UnionEuropean UnionStrategyOJ C/2025/5519
DSA Guidelines on the Protection of Minors Online
Commission guidelines under Article 28 of the Digital Services Act setting out measures online platforms accessible to minors should take to ensure a high level of privacy, safety and security, including age assurance methods and protections against grooming, harmful content and exploitative commercial practices.
Guidelines published in the Official Journal C series (C/2025/5519)Oct 10, 2025 1 year ago
- Body
- European Commission
Timeline
Oct 10, 2025 1 year ago
Guidelines published in the Official Journal C series (C/2025/5519)
Jul 14, 2025 1 year ago
Commission publishes the final guidelines, alongside an age verification blueprint
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