Portugal: Parliament passed Bill concerning the Protection of Children in Digital Environments (PL 398/XVII/1) including age verification requirement by general vote
Description
Parliament passed Bill concerning the Protection of Children in Digital Environments (PL 398/XVII/1) including age verification requirement by general vote
On 12 February 2026, Parliament passed the Bill concerning the Protection of Children in Digital Environments (PL 398/XVII/1), including an age verification requirement by general vote. The Bill establishes a minimum digital age of 16 for autonomous…
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