Bottom line: The EU KIDS Act would set a minimum age of 15 for social media account creation, blocking minors from joining popular platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and Snapchat.
What's happening: The European Commission, led by Ursula von der Leyen, has proposed the EU KIDS Act, which would require social media platforms to obtain explicit consent from parents or guardians before creating an account for minors under the age of 13. The proposed law would also establish a bloc-wide minimum age of 15 for account creation, affecting millions of users across the European Union.
What to do: Security leaders must review their incident response plans to ensure compliance with the proposed EU KIDS Act, which is expected to be implemented by 2024. This includes assessing potential vulnerabilities in their existing security controls and implementing additional measures to protect minors' sensitive data.