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European Commission reviews child safety on Snapchat, YouTube, app stores

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Posted on October 10, 2025

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· Last updated: January 21, 2026

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BRUSSELS (Reuters) -The European Commission is scrutinising safeguards for minors on Snapchat, YouTube, the Apple App Store and Google Play under its Digital Services Act, it said on Friday. (

European Commission Evaluates Child Safety Measures on Popular Apps

Evaluation of Child Safety on Digital Platforms

BRUSSELS (Reuters) -The European Commission is scrutinising safeguards for minors on Snapchat, YouTube, the Apple App Store and Google Play under its Digital Services Act, it said on Friday.

(Reporting by Charlotte Van Campenhout, Editing by Benoit Van Overstraeten)

Key Takeaways

The European Commission is reviewing child safety on digital platforms.
Snapchat, YouTube, Apple App Store, and Google Play are under scrutiny.
The review is part of the Digital Services Act enforcement.
Ensuring minors' safety online is a key focus of the evaluation.
The review aims to enhance protective measures for young users.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Digital Services Act?

The Digital Services Act is a legislative framework by the European Union aimed at regulating digital services, ensuring user safety, and enhancing accountability for online platforms.

What is child safety on digital platforms?

Child safety on digital platforms refers to measures and regulations designed to protect minors from harmful content, exploitation, and privacy violations while using online services.

What is the role of the European Commission?

The European Commission is the executive branch of the European Union responsible for proposing legislation, implementing decisions, and upholding the EU treaties, including regulations related to digital services.

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