European Union: EU code of conduct on age-appropriate design
Progress
Current status
under deliberation
13 Jul 2023 under deliberation
11 May 2022 under deliberation
Scope
Implementers
Austria
Belgium
Bulgaria
Croatia
Cyprus
Czechia
Denmark
Estonia
Finland
France
Germany
Greece
Hungary
Ireland
Italy
Latvia
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Malta
Netherlands
Poland
Portugal
Romania
Slovakia
Slovenia
Spain
Sweden
Policy Area
Consumer protection
Policy Instrument
Age verification requirement
Regulated Economic Activity
cross-cutting
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
central government
Implementation Level
supranational
Timeline of events
European Commission announced establishment of specialised group dedicated to creating an EU Code of Conduct on age-appropriate design aligning with Digital Services Act
On 13 July 2023, the European Commission held the first meeting of a special group dedicated to creating the EU Code of Conduct on age-appropriate design (BIK Code), an initiative under the BIK+ strategy. The group, comprising industry, civil societ…
SourceEvent type
outline
Action type
drafting
Government branch
executive
Government body
central government
European Commission released Digital Decade for children and youth strategy including code of conduct on age-appropriate design
On 11 May 2022, the European Commission released "A Digital Decade for children and youth: the new European strategy for a better internet for kids (BIK+)" strategy, aiming to ensure online safety, empowerment, and active participation for children …
SourceEvent type
outline
Action type
announcement
Government branch
executive
Government body
central government