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UK Age Appropriate Design Code (Children's Code)

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United Kingdom
vICO Age Appropriate Design Code version 2.1.87 (17 October 2022; in force 2 September 2020); UK GDPR Article 25(1A)-(1B) from DUAA 2025 s.81 (in force 5 February 2026)
3 domains
18 controls

The ICO's Age Appropriate Design Code (Children's Code), a statutory code under section 123 of the Data Protection Act 2018 in force since 2 September 2020, setting 15 standards for online services likely to be accessed by under-18s in the UK: best interests, DPIAs, age appropriate application, transparency, detrimental use, upholding policies, high privacy defaults, minimisation, sharing, geolocation, parental controls, profiling, nudges, connected toys and online tools, with the children's higher protection matters made part of UK GDPR Article 25 by the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 from 5 February 2026. 18 leaves read against the code.

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UK Age Appropriate Design Code (Children's Code) is a compliance framework from United Kingdom with 3 domains and 18 controls that map to 98 other frameworks. The largest domains are The 15 standards of age appropriate design – UK Age Appropriate Design Code (Children's Code) (15 controls), Governance, accountability and the statutory by-design duty – UK Age Appropriate Design Code (Children's Code) (2 controls), Services covered by the code – UK Age Appropriate Design Code (Children's Code) (1 controls). Every control below carries what it requires and what an assessor expects to see.

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Framework Domains (3)

Governance, accountability and the statutory by-design duty – UK Age Appropriate Design Code (Children's Code)

2 controls
Controls in the Governance, accountability and the statutory by-design duty – UK Age Appropriate Design Code (Children's Code) domain of UK Age Appropriate Design Code (Children's Code): 2 controls
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uk-age-appropriate-design-code-childrens-code::Art25-1AUK GDPR Article 25(1A) and (1B) (inserted by DUAA 2025 s.81): children's higher protection matters
uk-age-appropriate-design-code-childrens-code::GovernanceGovernance and accountability for conformance

Services covered by the code – UK Age Appropriate Design Code (Children's Code)

1 controls
Controls in the Services covered by the code – UK Age Appropriate Design Code (Children's Code) domain of UK Age Appropriate Design Code (Children's Code): 1 controls
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uk-age-appropriate-design-code-childrens-code::ScopeScope: information society services likely to be accessed by children

The 15 standards of age appropriate design – UK Age Appropriate Design Code (Children's Code)

15 controls
Controls in the The 15 standards of age appropriate design – UK Age Appropriate Design Code (Children's Code) domain of UK Age Appropriate Design Code (Children's Code): 15 controls
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uk-age-appropriate-design-code-childrens-code::Standard 1Standard 1: Best interests of the child
uk-age-appropriate-design-code-childrens-code::Standard 10Standard 10: Geolocation
uk-age-appropriate-design-code-childrens-code::Standard 11Standard 11: Parental controls
uk-age-appropriate-design-code-childrens-code::Standard 12Standard 12: Profiling
uk-age-appropriate-design-code-childrens-code::Standard 13Standard 13: Nudge techniques
uk-age-appropriate-design-code-childrens-code::Standard 14Standard 14: Connected toys and devices
uk-age-appropriate-design-code-childrens-code::Standard 15Standard 15: Online tools
uk-age-appropriate-design-code-childrens-code::Standard 2Standard 2: Data protection impact assessments
uk-age-appropriate-design-code-childrens-code::Standard 3Standard 3: Age appropriate application
uk-age-appropriate-design-code-childrens-code::Standard 4Standard 4: Transparency
uk-age-appropriate-design-code-childrens-code::Standard 5Standard 5: Detrimental use of data
uk-age-appropriate-design-code-childrens-code::Standard 6Standard 6: Policies and community standards
uk-age-appropriate-design-code-childrens-code::Standard 7Standard 7: Default settings
uk-age-appropriate-design-code-childrens-code::Standard 8Standard 8: Data minimisation
uk-age-appropriate-design-code-childrens-code::Standard 9Standard 9: Data sharing

Your Compliance Coverage

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Maps to 98 other frameworks

38 total controls
Saudi Arabia PDPL
7 source controls mapped|6 target controls covered
18%
Virginia CDPA
7 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
18%
Uruguay DPL
7 source controls mapped|4 target controls covered
18%
UK GDPR (UK General Data Protection Regulation)
7 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
18%
Texas Data Privacy and Security Act (TDPSA)
7 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
18%
Taiwan PDPA
7 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
18%
Federal Decree-Law No. 45 of 2021 on the Protection of Personal Data (UAE PDPL)
7 source controls mapped|4 target controls covered
18%
GDPR
7 source controls mapped|9 target controls covered
18%
Switzerland New Federal Act on Data Protection (nFADP/nDSG, 2023)
7 source controls mapped|13 target controls covered
18%
Barbados Data Protection Act 2019
7 source controls mapped|6 target controls covered
18%
Bahrain PDPL
7 source controls mapped|6 target controls covered
18%
UK AI Regulation Framework
6 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
16%
TISAX - Trusted Information Security Assessment Exchange
6 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
16%
SOC for Cybersecurity - Cybersecurity Risk Management Examination
6 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
16%
Albania Law No. 124/2024 on Personal Data Protection
6 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
16%
ISO/IEC 27400:2022
6 source controls mapped|4 target controls covered
16%
Austria Data Protection Act (Datenschutzgesetz, DSG, amended 2018)
6 source controls mapped|6 target controls covered
16%
Azerbaijan Law on Personal Data (2010)
6 source controls mapped|4 target controls covered
16%
Sweden Data Protection Act (Dataskyddslag, 2018:218)
6 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
16%
ISO/IEC 23894:2023
6 source controls mapped|4 target controls covered
16%
Uganda Data Protection and Privacy Act (2019)
6 source controls mapped|5 target controls covered
16%
ISO/IEC 29134:2023
5 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
13%
Azure Security Benchmark
5 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
13%
ISO/IEC 27557:2022 - Organisational Privacy Risk Management
5 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
13%
COSO Internal Control - Integrated Framework (2013)
5 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
13%
AICPA Privacy Management Framework (PMF)
5 source controls mapped|4 target controls covered
13%
APPI
5 source controls mapped|4 target controls covered
13%
SSAE 18 - Attestation Standards (SOC Reporting)
5 source controls mapped|5 target controls covered
13%
South Korea ISMS-P
5 source controls mapped|5 target controls covered
13%
UK Open Banking Standard
5 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
13%
WHO Global Strategy on Digital Health 2020-2025
5 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
13%
UK Data Protection Act 2018
5 source controls mapped|4 target controls covered
13%
ITU-T X.805 - Security Architecture for End-to-End Communications
4 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
11%
ISO/IEC 29100:2024
4 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
11%
Armenia Law on Protection of Personal Data (2015)
4 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
11%
Connecticut Data Privacy Act (CTDPA)
4 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
11%
SOC 2
4 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
11%
Estonia Personal Data Protection Act (Isikuandmete kaitse seadus, 2019)
4 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
11%
Australian Privacy Principles (APPs)
4 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
11%
Rhode Island Data Transparency and Privacy Protection Act (RIDTPPA)
4 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
11%
SASB Standards
4 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
11%
PEGI - Pan European Game Information Age Rating System
4 source controls mapped|4 target controls covered
11%
Singapore Government Instruction Manual on ICT&SS Management (IM8)
3 source controls mapped|4 target controls covered
8%
US Consumer Product Safety Act (CPSC) Manufacturer and Importer Duties
3 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
8%
ESRB Privacy Certified
2 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
5%
UNESCO Recommendation on the Ethics of AI
2 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
5%
ISO 27799:2025
2 source controls mapped|4 target controls covered
5%
NIST SP 800-190
2 source controls mapped|4 target controls covered
5%
Nebraska Data Privacy Act
2 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
5%
ASD Strategies to Mitigate Cyber Security Incidents
2 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
5%
South Korea Korea Internet Self-Governance Organisation (KISO) Code of Ethics
2 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
5%
ISO/IEC 27011:2024
2 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
5%
CISA Cross-Sector Cybersecurity Performance Goals (CPG) 2.0
2 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
5%
AWWA Cybersecurity Guidance for the Water Sector (American Water Works Association)
2 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
5%
UK Defence Standard 05-138 - Cyber Security for Defence Suppliers
2 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
5%
ISO 26000:2010
2 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
5%
NIST SP 800-124 Revision 2 - Guidelines for Managing the Security of Mobile Devices
2 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
5%
US ITAR and EAR - Export Control and Data Security
2 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
5%
TEFCA - Trusted Exchange Framework and Common Agreement
2 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
5%
Telecommunications Sector Security Reforms (TSSR)
2 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
5%
Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) Programmes - Global Standards
2 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
5%
FedRAMP High
2 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
5%
FedRAMP Moderate
2 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
5%
ICAO Annex 17 - Aviation Security (AVSEC)
1 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
3%
SANS Incident Handler's Handbook and PICERL Methodology
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
3%
Responsible Minerals Initiative (RMI) - Responsible Minerals Assurance Process
1 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
3%
ISO/IEC 27031:2011
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
3%
SQF Code Edition 9 - Safe Quality Food
1 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
3%
Security of Critical Infrastructure Act 2018 (SOCI)
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
3%
ISO 22313:2020 - Guidance on Business Continuity Management Systems
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
3%
API 1164
1 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
3%
UAE Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority (VARA) Regulations
1 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
3%
EASA Part-IS - Information Security in Aviation
1 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
3%
NIST SP 800-53 Rev 5
1 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
3%
BSI IT-Grundschutz
1 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
3%
ISO/IEC 27019:2024
1 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
3%
NIST SP 1800-32
1 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
3%
NFPA 1600 - Standard on Continuity, Emergency, and Crisis Management
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
3%
IEC 62443
1 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
3%
Kuwait National Cybersecurity Framework
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
3%
ISO 22000:2018
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
3%
UK Security and Emergency Measures Direction (SEMD) - Water Industry
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
3%
APRA SPS 220 Risk Management (Superannuation)
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
3%
APRA CPS 230 Operational Risk Management
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
3%
Annex 11 to EU GMP - Computerised Systems
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
3%
NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0
1 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
3%
AML/CTF Act 2006 (Australia)
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
3%
ASIS SPC.1-2009 - Organizational Resilience Standard
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
3%
ISO/IEC 29147:2018
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
3%
Singapore Cybersecurity Act 2018
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
3%
FBI CJIS Security Policy
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
3%
ISO/IEC 27003:2017
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
3%
ISO 26262:2018 - Functional Safety for Road Vehicles
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
3%
UK Modern Slavery Act 2015
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
3%
UK Online Safety Act 2023
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
3%
Section 508 - ICT Accessibility (Revised)
1 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
3%
DAMA-DMBOK2 - Data Management Body of Knowledge (2nd Edition)
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
3%
ISO 8000 - Data Quality
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
3%
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What is UK Age Appropriate Design Code (Children's Code) and who does it apply to?

UK Age Appropriate Design Code (Children's Code) is a compliance framework from United Kingdom with 3 domains and 18 controls. The ICO's Age Appropriate Design Code (Children's Code), a statutory code under section 123 of the Data Protection Act 2018 in force since 2 September 2020, setting 15 standards for online services likely to be accessed by under-18s in the UK: best interests, DPIAs, age appropriate application, transparency, detrimental use, upholding policies, high privacy defaults, minimisation, sharing, geolocation, parental controls, profiling, nudges, connected toys and online tools, with the children's higher protection matters made part of UK GDPR Article 25 by the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 from 5 February 2026. 18 leaves read against the code. It is used by organisations to establish and maintain compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.

What does UK Age Appropriate Design Code (Children's Code) actually require?

UK Age Appropriate Design Code (Children's Code) has 18 controls organised across 3 domains. The largest domains are The 15 standards of age appropriate design – UK Age Appropriate Design Code (Children's Code) (15 controls), Governance, accountability and the statutory by-design duty – UK Age Appropriate Design Code (Children's Code) (2 controls), Services covered by the code – UK Age Appropriate Design Code (Children's Code) (1 controls). Each control defines specific requirements that organisations must implement to achieve compliance.

If I already comply with another framework, how much of UK Age Appropriate Design Code (Children's Code) do I already cover?

UK Age Appropriate Design Code (Children's Code) maps to 98 other compliance frameworks. The top mapping partners are Saudi Arabia PDPL (18% coverage), Virginia CDPA (18% coverage), Uruguay DPL (18% coverage). Use our comparison tool to explore control-level mappings between frameworks.

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