United Kingdom: Department for Science, Innovation and Technology opened consultation on measures to protect children online
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Department for Science, Innovation and Technology opened consultation on measures to protect children online
On 2 March 2026, the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) opened a consultation into measures to protect children online until 26 May 2026. The inquiry aims to explore further measures to prepare children for technological change…
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