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Pinsent Masons says it published an analysis of the proposed EU KIDS Act
Pinsent Masons said it published an analysis of the proposed EU KIDS Act, examining seven categories of digital services accessible to minors. The firm said the proposal combines age-related restrictions with service-specific duties, and its lawyers examined how those different requirements could apply to providers.
Key points
- Pinsent Masons said the proposal covers social networks, video platforms, app stores, games, operating systems, AI companions and general chatbots.Pinsent Masons
- The firm said small and micro-enterprises have no general size exemption.Pinsent Masons
- Pinsent Masons said very large online platforms would need independently audited compliance plans.Pinsent Masons
- The firm said operating-system providers receiving age signals would need to let users share them with other covered services.Pinsent Masons