Slovenia: Information Commissioner issued opinion on validity of child consent for personal data processing in online prize draws (No. 07121-1/2025/922)

On 24 July 2025, the Slovenian Information Commissioner adopted an opinion clarifying that children under 15 cannot validly consent to the processing of personal data for online prize draws without parental approval. However, it was highlighted that children aged 15 and above may consent independently if the activity does not significantly impact their lives. The opinion applies to organisers of direct marketing and promotional prize games involving children’s data and highlights that consent under the General Data Protection Act and Slovenia’s Personal Data Protection Act must be informed, freely given, and clearly communicated in child-friendly language.