France: CNIL investigation into minors' data collection on popular online platforms
Progress
Current status
under deliberation
08 Feb 2024 under deliberation
Scope
Implementers
France
Policy Area
Data governance
Policy Instrument
Data protection regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
platform intermediary: e-commerce
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
data protection authority
Implementation Level
national
Timeline of events
Announced CNIL investigation into minors' data collection practices on popular online platforms
On 8 February 2024, the French Data Protection Authority (CNIL) announced an investigation into the data collection practices of popular online platforms used by minors. The investigation will focus on whether age control mechanisms are implemented,…
SourceEvent type
investigation
Action type
announcement
Government branch
executive
Government body
data protection authority