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Ireland: Implemented Online Safety Code including age verification requirement

Policy overview

Description

Implemented Online Safety Code including age verification requirement

On 18 November 2024, the Irish Media Commission implemented general provisions of the Online Safety Code for video-sharing platform services, which include the use of age verification to protect minors from harmful content. The Code implements Artic…

Scope

Policy Area
Consumer protection
Policy Instrument
Age verification requirement
Regulated Economic Activity
platform intermediary: user-generated content
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
other regulatory body

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2023-12-12
in consultation

On 12 December 2023, the Media Commission, the broadcasting regulator of Ireland, opened a consulta…

2024-01-19
processing consultation

On 19 January 2023, the Media Commission, the broadcasting regulator of Ireland, closed the public …

2024-10-21
adopted

On 21 October 2024, the Media Commission, the broadcasting regulator of Ireland, adopted the Online…

2024-11-18
in force

On 18 November 2024, the Irish Media Commission implemented general provisions of the Online Safety…