Better Internet for Kids

Organic Law 3/2018, of December 5, on the Protection of Personal Data and the Guarantee of Digital Rights (LOPDGDD) is a key piece of Spanish legislation that adapts the European Union's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) to Spanish law, while also adding provisions regarding digital rights. The law came into effect on December 6, 2018, and it repeals the previous Organic Law 15/1999. Among its provisions, the law safeguards minors' data privacy, contributing to a secure online environment.

In June 2024, the Spanish government proposed a Draft Organic Law for the Protection of Children in Digital Environments. Key components of this draft legislation include allowing courts to issue digital restraining orders against individuals posing online threats to minors; raising the minimum age requirement for opening social media accounts from 14 to 16 years; parental control tools by default in devices used by children; and implementing health screenings for teenagers to detect emotional disorders related to excessive internet use.

General Advertising Law 34/1988 is structured into four titles: the first two set out general provisions and define illicit advertising, including administrative interventions for products or services that may pose risks to health or safety.

The Spanish Advertising Self-Regulation Code (Código de Conducta Publicitaria) is a comprehensive self-regulatory framework developed by AUTOCONTROL, the Association for the Self-Regulation of Commercial Communication in Spain. The code sets out ethical standards and guidelines for responsible advertising practices across all media, including television, digital platforms, and print. It covers key areas such as truthfulness, social responsibility, and respect for human dignity, with particular emphasis on the protection of children and online safety.

The Spanish Framework for the Digital Competence of Teachers (SFDCT) (based on the European framework) outlines the skills and knowledge that teachers should possess to integrate technology into teaching effectively. This includes aspects related to online safety.

Organic Law 3/2020, which amends Organic Law 2/2006 on Education, represents a significant update to Spain’s education system, emphasising the development of digital skills as essential and transversal for all students. The law mandates the integration of digital competence into all educational stages, aiming to foster critical digital capabilities and active participation in society. It introduces a renewed curriculum structure, with digital skills and programming knowledge incorporated as compulsory content.

No to All Violence is a comprehensive guide designed to address and prevent bullying, harassment, discrimination, and violence within educational settings. The initiative recognises the significant impact these issues have on the daily safety and well-being of children and young people. The website aggregates a wide range of information, guidelines, and practical tools to help educators and support staff identify, prevent, and intervene in problematic situations across early childhood education, schools, and other educational institutions.

In Finland, gambling is regulated by the Lotteries Act. The purpose of the Lotteries Act is to ensure the legal protection of players, prevent misuse and crime and reduce the economic, social and health-related harm resulting from gambling.

The Act on Audiovisual Programmes (710/2011) regulates the classification of audiovisual programmes. According to the Act, providing an audiovisual programme with an age limit of 18 to minors is prohibited. A streaming service owned by the Finnish National Broadcasting Company is not permitted to offer audiovisual content with an age rating of 18.

(Source: Finland - Policy monitor country profile, 2025).

Entities responsible for the implementation: Ministry of Education and Culture.

LAW No. 2024-120 of February 19, 2024 aimed at ensuring respect for children's image rights law guarantees the right of children to control the use of their image, especially online, and places specific obligations on parents and platforms regarding the publication and protection of children’s photos and videos.

The law aims to protect children from exploitation, privacy violations, and harmful online exposure, and allows courts to intervene if a child’s image rights are at risk.

(Source: France - Policy monitor country profile, 2025).