France: Adopted Bill aimed at strengthening parental control over the means of access to the internet including service access restrictions

On 24 February 2022, the Bill aimed at strengthening parental control over the means of access to the internet, outlining service access restrictions requirements, was adopted by the Senate of France. In particular, the Bill would require manufacturers of devices with internet access that potentially allow access to content, which is harmful to minors, to include parental control options in their products. According to the Bill, a Government Decree shall establish the entry into force of the Bill, and the Council of State will be required to issue the technical measures manufacturers must follow.