EU unveils age‑check app

The European Commission is launching a caller integer age‑verification app to support minors online, with President Ursula von der Leyen saying it is present “technically ready” and will rotation retired successful the coming weeks.

The determination follows unit from respective member-states, including Greece, and coincides with a videoconference hosted by France connected limiting minors’ entree to κοινωνικά media. 

Von der Leyen warned that “one successful six children suffers online bullying” and that rising surface use increases risks. An EU authoritative said certified companies will merchandise nationalist versions aboriginal this year.

The app, tested successful 7 countries, will verify property without sharing idiosyncratic information and aligns with the Digital Services Act.