KIDS Act

Two boys sit on a light-colored couch, both focused on handheld devices. The boy in the foreground wears a grey hoodie and blue jeans, holding a smartphone. The boy behind him wears a striped shirt with yellow and blue, looking at a tablet.

10/29/2026

National Age Limits Challenge the EU Kids Act

Member States are advancing national social media age limits despite the proposed EU Kids Act, creating legal uncertainty before an EU-wide framework may apply in 2028.

A close-up of a finger pressing a blue key with the European Union flag on a laptop keyboard. The blue key replaces the enter key and features a circle of yellow stars. Other keys, like shift and option, are also visible nearby.

09/18/2026

EU KIDS Act Would Restrict Social Media Access for Children

The proposed EU KIDS Act would impose age limits and safety-by-design duties on major platforms, backed by audits, rapid enforcement, and fines of up to 6% of global turnover.