The European Commission has put forward the EU Kids Act, a proposed law that would tier minors' access to social media and video platforms by age and require verification to enforce those tiers. EFF argues the measure would push widespread age-checking onto all users, eroding privacy and creating access hurdles, particularly for marginalized people. The draft also imposes parental verification duties and safety-by-design obligations drawn from Digital Services Act guidance.
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