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Mobile games’ protection of child privacy under scrutiny by UK watchdog

( December 1, 2025, 15:11 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Ten popular mobile phone games played by children will be monitored by the UK data protection authority to assess how they comply with default settings to protect children’s privacy. The Information Commissioner’s Office said it would assess features such as geolocation controls and targeted advertising. It did not name the 10 games in its statement. The watchdog cited its research which showed high levels of concern among parents and children about exposure to strangers through mobile games, as well as harmful content and data collection.Statement follows:...

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