Tech companies await EU's ‘Kids Act’ plan to protect children online
By Sara Brandstätter ( September 14, 2026, 16:32 GMT | Comment) -- Tech companies will learn this week how the EU plans to strengthen protections for minors online, when the European Commission unveils its proposed "EU Kids Act". The initiative is expected to combine safety-by-design obligations and age limits, while raising questions about whether age-assurance measures can avoid creating privacy risks.Tech companies will see the full proposal for the "EU Kids Act" this week, Brussels’ highly anticipated response to mounting concerns about child safety online....
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