The DSA says that online platforms should ensure a high level of privacy, safety, and security for minors when they use their services. This means that children and teenagers should feel protected and safe when they use apps, social media and some games that are covered by the law.
The largest platforms, which have more than 45 million users in the EU, like TikTok, Instagram and Snapchat, must also identify and assess other potential risks for children and teenagers who use their services.
Do you want to learn more about the DSA?
Check out this booklet, explaining the measures to protect kids and teens online.
In July 2025, the European Commission published guidelines on the protection of minors to help all platforms understand what they should do to keep kids and teens safe online.
Further information and resources
The DSA explained
The DSA says that online platforms should ensure a high level of privacy, safety, and security for minors when they use their services. This means that children and teenagers should feel protected and safe when they use apps, social media and some games that are covered by the law.
The largest platforms, which have more than 45 million users in the EU, like TikTok, Instagram and Snapchat, must also identify and assess other potential risks for children and teenagers who use their services.
Do you want to learn more about the DSA?
Check out this booklet, explaining the measures to protect kids and teens online.
In July 2025, the European Commission published guidelines on the protection of minors to help all platforms understand what they should do to keep kids and teens safe online.
Further information and resources
The DSA explained
- DSA (Digital Services Act) DSAforYOUth
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