Portugal: Bill concerning the Protection of Children in Digital Environments (PL 398/XVII/1) including age verification requirement was introduced in Parliament
Description
Bill concerning the Protection of Children in Digital Environments (PL 398/XVII/1) including age verification requirement was introduced in Parliament
On 2 February 2026, the Bill on the Protection of Children in Digital Environments (PL 398/XVII/1) was introduced in Parliament. The Bill establishes a minimum digital age of 16 for autonomous access to platforms, services, games, and applications w…
Scope
Policy Area
Consumer protection
Policy Instrument
Age verification requirement
Regulated Economic Activity
platform intermediary: user-generated content, software provider: app stores, software provider: other software
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
legislature
Government Body
parliament