EU Details Kids Act Requiring Age Verification on Social Networks

The EU has revealed details of the Kids Act, which would require social networks to use age verification tools to prevent under-15s from opening accounts and ban under-13s entirely. The legislation must be approved by EU lawmakers and member states to take effect.

• Social networks would be required to verify age to block accounts for under-15s
• Children under 13 would be banned from social media
• The bill requires approval and adoption by the EU and member states