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Austria mandates age verification for social networks and video platforms

Austria introduces mandatory age verification to access social networks.

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Users under 14 will be excluded starting January 1, 2025.

The measure aims to protect minors online.

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Cette mesure marque une avancée réglementaire en Europe pour encadrer l'accès des mineurs aux plateformes numériques, un enjeu croissant de protection de l'enfance en ligne. Elle pourrait inspirer d'autres pays à adopter des dispositifs similaires.

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