The EU wants to protect kids online. Ursula von der Leyen makes new rules. The plan has the name KIDS ACT. Kids under 13 years do not use social media. Teens under 15 years get special rules. They only use mini accounts. Parents must make and watch these accounts. These accounts have fewer parts. The time for use is short. Often only 1 hour per day is okay. Austria and other lands plan similar laws for more safety.
Internet firms must change their software. They do not use parts that make people addicted. This includes auto play for videos. Endless scroll stops too. Firms must prove their sites are safe. The EU calls this safe by design. This means protection is built right in. Experts say too much phone time makes people sick. Kids get fear or sleep poorly. The new rules give them more time for real life.
The rules need an age check to work. The EU wants to build a special app for this. Users put their ID card there. The app confirms the age on platforms. Personal data like names stay secret. This keeps data safe. It takes time until the law is valid. The EU parliament and the member states must say yes first. This can take months or years.
