07-04-2025 17:15
Protection of minors online

Predstavitve IMCO
Brussels Room 4Q1
A person working on the computer that was possibly hacked by spyware
MEPs want to protect children © Adobe stock

IMCO held a public hearing on the safe internet use for minors. Industry stakeholders, consumer associations, national enforcement authorities, experts on children’s rights, data protection authority and the European Commission have all participated.

Discussions focused on the various issues that minors face as vulnerable consumers when it comes to social media use and engagement with online tools. The hearing also delved into the implementation of the EU rules called the Digital Services Act, for the protection of minors in the digital space.