Yes. Similarly to the USA’s COPPA, the GDPR requires parental permission for child users of online services. However, unlike in the US, which sets the age limit at 13 years old, the threshold is 16 in the GDPR. Member States are allowed to lower the limit, but to no less than 13. We expect most will do it to harmonise with the US regulations.
November 29, 2017
Are there restrictions for children’s data?
Yes. Similarly to the USA’s COPPA, the GDPR requires parental permission for child users of online services. However, unlike in the US, which sets the age limit at 13 years old, the threshold is 16 in the GDPR. Member States are allowed to lower the limit, but to no less than 13. We expect most…
