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Five EU countries (France, Spain, Italy, Denmark, and Greece) to test age-check app under new child safety rules


France, Spain, Italy, Denmark, and Greece are preparing to test a new age verification system designed to protect children online.

France, Spain, Italy, Denmark, and Greece are preparing to test a new age verification system as part of the EU’s push to regulate how children access online content. To that end, the legislation aims to hold 19 online platforms(including Meta, TikTok, and X) accountable for limiting children’s exposure to harmful content, addressing addictive design features, and preventing cyberbullying. As for the age verification pilot, each participating country will be able to customize the age-checking tool to fit its national requirements, either integrating it into an existing digital ID app, or deploying it as a standalone solution.

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