Argentina: Bill for the protection of cognitive autonomy (7344-D-2025) including design requirement was introduced in Chamber of Deputies

On 20 February 2026, the Bill for the protection of cognitive autonomy (7344-D-2025), including design requirements, was introduced in the Chamber of Deputies. The Bill would require platforms to implement "safe by design" default configurations for verified minor users, including limits on continuous session duration and periodic active pauses. Other design obligations include reducing notification frequency during school and nighttime hours and deactivating automatic content playback. Additionally, platforms would be required to attenuate or deactivate quantified social validation metrics, such as interaction counters. Protective configurations may be modified by minors over 13 years of age with the verifiable consent of the parent or guardian. Finally, the Bill prohibits any design practices that substantially hinder or prevent users under 13 from exercising their rights or accessing protective safety configurations. The Agency for Access to Public Information would be tasked with establishing specific parameters for these configurations based on updated scientific evidence and proportionality. Platforms have 12 months from the date the National Executive Branch releases the specific rules and procedures needed to implement the Bill.