The Austrian government has approved a reform aimed at protecting children online, which includes a ban on social media use for children under 14 and mandatory age verification for accessing adult websites.
elchi reports that this information was provided by “Der Spiegel”.
The draft law has already been submitted for review and is expected to come into force in 2027. A transition period until April 1, 2027, is planned for social networks. Platforms will be required to either remove addictive elements or restrict access for minors. Fines of up to 6% of a company’s annual turnover are envisaged for violating the rules.
In addition, access to adult websites will only be possible after verifying adulthood via the “ID Austria” system or a private provider. In this process, only information confirming that the user is 18 years of age or older will be transmitted to the sites.
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