United Kingdom: children's privacy and online safety laws
3 laws tracked for United Kingdom: Online Safety Act — Age Verification Requirements, Online Safety Act — Child Safety Regime, Under-16 Social Media Ban (Children's Wellbeing and Schools Act 2026 regulations). Status, effective dates, age ranges and requirements.
| Law | Jurisdiction | Category | Status | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Online Safety Act — Age Verification Requirements | United Kingdom | International | active | July 25, 2025 |
| Online Safety Act — Child Safety Regime | United Kingdom | International | active | July 25, 2025 |
| Under-16 Social Media Ban (Children's Wellbeing and Schools Act 2026 regulations) | United Kingdom | International | pending | Spring 2027 (expected) |
Frequently asked
Which children's privacy laws apply in United Kingdom?
Online Safety Act — Age Verification Requirements (active, effective July 25, 2025); Online Safety Act — Child Safety Regime (active, effective July 25, 2025); Under-16 Social Media Ban (Children's Wellbeing and Schools Act 2026 regulations) (pending, effective Spring 2027 (expected))
Put it into practice
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