When a platform asks users to register, it’s often a good opportunity to:
- Share important safety information
- Provide educational tips
- Ensure the user is old enough to access the platform.
To do this well, platforms need to:
 | Clearly explain why registration is needed and what the benefits are |
 | Keep the process simple and accessible, especially for kids and teens with additional needs or disabilities |
| Avoid encouraging users who are too young to sign up |
| Make it easy for children to log out or delete their accounts at all times |
| use registration to introduce and explain key safety features like:
|
| Help children and teens understand:
|
Registration isn’t just about creating an account. It’s a chance for the platform to make sure young users start off safe, informed and in control.
Further information and resources
Do you want to learn more about the DSA? Check out this booklet, explaining the measures to protect kids and teens online.
The DSA explained
When a platform asks users to register, it’s often a good opportunity to:
- Share important safety information
- Provide educational tips
- Ensure the user is old enough to access the platform.
To do this well, platforms need to:
| Clearly explain why registration is needed and what the benefits are |
| Keep the process simple and accessible, especially for kids and teens with additional needs or disabilities |
| Avoid encouraging users who are too young to sign up |
| Make it easy for children to log out or delete their accounts at all times |
| use registration to introduce and explain key safety features like:
|
| Help children and teens understand:
|
Registration isn’t just about creating an account. It’s a chance for the platform to make sure young users start off safe, informed and in control.
Further information and resources
Do you want to learn more about the DSA? Check out this booklet, explaining the measures to protect kids and teens online.
The DSA explained
- DSA (Digital Services Act) DSAforYOUth
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