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The legal mechanics behind age verification and children’s privacy

Episode #6412 March 2026

Children’s online privacy is colliding with a growing political push for age gating content. Recently, Australia has implemented a restriction on under 16s using social media and in the UK the House of Lords voted against the government in favour of a similar ban which will be discussed in the Commons. Now, platforms are being pressed to prove they can manage children’s access in a regulatory landscape that is narrowing.

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Children’s privacy focuses on the collection and storage of personal data rather than just protecting them from harmful content. Organisations must adhere to the Children’s Code by following fifteen standards designed to safeguard young users. Key requirements include data minimisation, which ensures firms only collect informatio that is strictly necessary for their service. Companies must also provide transparency by using clear language that children can easily understand to explain how their information is being processed.

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