As digital platforms increasingly shape how children and adolescents experience the online world, providers face growing scrutiny over how they protect minors from harmful content. This article explores key regulatory developments across three major jurisdictions: the EU’s Article 28 Digital Services Act (DSA) Guidelines, Germany’s Youth Media State Treaty (JMStV), and France’s new age-verification framework. It highlights the main obligations, trends and practical steps to help providers navigate this rapidly evolving compliance landscape.

You can also read about the UK's online safety regime here.