EU Commission proposes under-13s social media ban
XLC•Tech lobby warns of privacy risks
Tech lobbying group CCIA Europe, whose members include Google and Meta, warned of the privacy risks arising from the proposal and conflicting requirements under other EU laws.
"Collecting age information, identity credentials, and data linking children with parents or guardians at this scale would undoubtedly create an attractive target for cybercriminals," CCIA head Daniel Friedlaender said.
"The Kids Act creates legal overlap and duplication that ultimately weaken protections for children and consumers," he said.
Parental controls, age checks and penalties proposed
Under the proposal, which must be negotiated with EU countries and the European Parliament in the coming months before it can become law, accounts for children aged between 13 and 15 will be under parental control.
