European Union Prepares Social Media Regulation for Children Under 15
Preparing to intervene in the business models of tech giants, the Union will present a new draft law aimed at protecting children from cyber hazards.
The European Union is preparing a comprehensive draft law aimed at restricting the access of children under 15 to digital platforms in order to protect them from cyber hazards and the negative effects of artificial intelligence.
EU Children's Act Draft
The EU Children's Act draft, to be announced to the public soon by the European Commission, aims to enhance the safety of young people in the digital world.
This initiative is considered one of the most comprehensive and administrative steps taken against elements threatening children's mental health.
Covered Digital Spaces
The prepared regulatory draft covers social media platforms, video-sharing sites, artificial intelligence-powered chat robots, and online games.
It aims to prohibit access for children under 15 across all these specified mediums.
Support from Member States
Shaped with strong support from member states such as France, Denmark, and Greece, this process gained momentum with calls from French President Emmanuel Macron.
This political will adopts an approach that directly interferes with the business models of technology companies.
Planned Presentation Date
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and EU Tech Chief Henna Virkkunnen are expected to officially present the draft law on September 16.
With this presentation, the detailed rules and implementation principles brought by the draft will become clear.
Privacy and Identity Debates
This process, aimed at protecting children from all kinds of abuse and exploitation, also brings along certain technical debates.
Identity verification techniques and user privacy issues are being closely monitored during the implementation process.