Internet for Kids
Making the internet safer for every child
Protecting children online is one of the most important challenges of our time. We cover the latest legislation, technology solutions, and practical advice for families navigating the digital world safely.
What we cover:
- Child Protection Laws — Country-by-country analysis of regulations that protect young users online
- Online Safety Tools — Reviews and guides for parental controls, VPNs, and content filters
- Digital Parenting — Practical advice for raising children in a connected world
- Expert Analysis — In-depth reporting on emerging threats and solutions
Child Protection Laws Worldwide
As of 2026
| Country | Law | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇦🇺 Australia | Social Media Minimum Age Act 2024 | Enforced | Social media ban for under-16s. Fines up to AUD 49.5M. |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | Online Safety Act 2023 | Enforced | Comprehensive online safety regime. Age verification required. |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | Jugendschutzgesetz (JuSchG) | Enforced | Youth Protection Act extended to online platforms. BzKJ monitoring. |
| 🇨🇳 China | Minor Protection Law | Enforced | 1hr/day gaming for minors. Real-name verification mandatory. |
| 🇰🇷 South Korea | Youth Protection Act | Enforced | Long-standing youth protection framework. Real-name verification. |
| 🇮🇪 Ireland | Online Safety and Media Regulation Act | Enforced | Coimisiún na Meán regulates online safety with binding codes. |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | DSA + Children's Code | Enforced | Dutch DPA actively enforcing children's data protection. |
| 🇸🇪 Sweden | DSA + National Youth Guidelines | Enforced | EU DSA framework plus national youth protection guidelines. |
| 🇫🇷 France | Loi SREN + Social Media Ban | Passed | Senate votes to ban social media for under-15s (April 2026). Arcom blacklist. |
| 🇧🇷 Brazil | ECA Digital | Passed | Loot box ban for minors. Age-appropriate design requirements. |
| 🇮🇳 India | DPDP Act 2023 | Passed | Verifiable parental consent for under-18s. |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | DSA + Parental Consent Law | Passed | Digital age of consent set to 14. |
| 🇪🇸 Spain | Child Protection in Digital Environments | Passed | Comprehensive child digital protection law. |
| 🇳🇴 Norway | Social Media Age Limit | Passed | Proposed social media age limit of 15. |
| 🇺🇸 United States | KOSA + COPPA Update | In Progress | KOSA passed Senate 91-3. COPPA update by Apr 2026. |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | Online Harms Act (C-63) | In Progress | Proposed duty of care for platforms. |
| 🇯🇵 Japan | Act on Regulation of Soliciting Children | Guidelines | Platform self-regulation encouraged. |
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Published by Agiliton, a European technology company focused on privacy, security, and family protection.