The EU Sets New Standards for Children's Digital Safety
TODAY (July 14, 2025), the European Commission officially published its comprehensive Guidelines on the Protection of Minors under Article 28 of the Digital Services Act (DSA). This landmark 64-page framework will reshape how platforms protect children across Europe. Core Framework - The “5Cs” Risk Assessment: The guidelines mandate that platforms assess risks across five categories: Content, Conduct, Contact, Consumer, and Cross-cutting risks, encompassing exposure to harmful content, AI chatbot vulnerabilities, and excessive spending patterns. ...