United Kingdom: Department for Science, Innovation and Technology and Department for Education announced inquiry on children's use of technology
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Department for Science, Innovation and Technology and Department for Education announced inquiry on children's use of technology
On 19 January 2026, the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology and the Department for Education announced an inquiry into children's use of technology, which will include a 3-month national consultation before the government's response in…
Scope
Policy Area
Consumer protection
Policy Instrument
Age verification requirement
Regulated Economic Activity
platform intermediary: user-generated content, technological consumer goods
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
central government
Complete timeline of this policy change
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2026-01-19
under deliberation
2026-03-02
in consultation