EU KIDS Act proposal sets age-based social-media access
The Commission proposal bars social-media access under 13 and proposes parent-managed accounts limited to one hour daily for ages 13–14.
Event / data period: 2026-09-17
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On 17 September, the European Commission presented its KIDS Act proposal for protecting children online. It covers services used by minors, including social media, video-sharing platforms, online games and AI companions or chatbots.
Under the proposal, children under 13 could not access social-media services; 13- and 14-year-olds could use a limited mini-account managed by a parent or guardian, with a one-hour daily time limit. From age 15, young people could open and manage their own accounts. This is a Commission proposal, not an EU rule already in force.
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EU KIDS Act proposal sets age-based social-media access
The Commission proposal bars social-media access under 13 and proposes parent-managed accounts limited to one hour daily for ages 13–14.
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EU KIDS Act proposal sets age-based social-media access
The Commission proposal bars social-media access under 13 and proposes parent-managed accounts limited to one hour daily for ages 13–14.
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Age groups and access limits are summarised from the Commission’s 17 September proposal description.
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