The ICO has marked the anniversary of the groundbreaking Children’s code, which has changed how children are treated online.
The Children’s code was fully rolled out in September 2021, requiring online services including websites, apps and games to provide better privacy protections for children, ensuring their personal data is protected within the digital world. In the past year, the ICO’s action has prompted changes by social media platforms, gaming websites and video streaming services.
Changes include targeted and personalised ads being blocked for children, children’s accounts set to private by default, adults blocked from directly messaging children and notifications turned off at bedtime.
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