Risky online features in focus as EU weighs new child-safety rules, Virkkunen says
By Sara Brandstätter ( September 11, 2026, 14:47 GMT | Insight) -- Risky features in online services used by children are in focus as the European Commission prepares further child-safety measures, digital chief Henna Virkkunen said in Dublin. She highlighted addictive design, recommender systems and contact features as key areas of concern, while saying services used by minors should be safe by design.Risky features in online services used by children are in focus as the European Commission prepares further child-safety measures, digital chief Henna Virkkunen said in Dublin....
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