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EU KIDS Act sets new online safety rules for children

Original: EU KIDS Act

The European Commission has announced the EU KIDS Act, a new initiative aimed at helping children navigate a safer online world. The proposal was published on 17 September 2026 and is drawing attention among technology and parenting communities, with debate focusing on how the rules will affect online platforms, children's privacy and parental control over digital services across the European Union.

Why now: A new EU law on children's online safety has just been announced, prompting debate about platform regulation and parenting.

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