EU Digital Services Act — Minors Protection Provisions (Regulation 2022/2065)
The EU Digital Services Act (DSA, Regulation 2022/2065) includes specific provisions for the protection of minors online. Very Large Online Platforms (VLOPs) and Very Large Online Search Engines (VLOSEs) must: implement measures to ensure a high level of privacy, safety, and security for minors, not present advertisements based on profiling using minors' personal data, and conduct risk assessments specifically addressing risks to minors. Additional measures include: age verification mechanisms, parental controls, and transparency reporting on content moderation affecting minors. VLOPs include: Meta, TikTok, YouTube, Snapchat, Instagram, and X (Twitter).
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Framework Domains (5)
Codes of Conduct and Enforcement
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Art. 45 | Data Protection Officer |
| Art. 48 | Criminal Penalties |
| Art. 49 | Collective Dispute Resolution |
| Art. 52 | Appropriate Safeguards |
Content Moderation and Transparency
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Art. 14 | Direct Data Flows |
| Art. 15 | Cybersecurity Requirements |
| Art. 16 | Data Quality |
| Art. 22 | Suspension and Revocation |
General Provisions
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| 42 USC 12181 | Definitions |
| 42 USC 12182(a) | General prohibition of discrimination |
| 42 USC 12182(b)(1) | Denial of participation |
| 42 USC 12182(b)(2)(A)(ii) | Reasonable modifications |
| 42 USC 12182(b)(2)(A)(iii) | Auxiliary aids and services |
| Art. 1 | Open Finance Implementation |
| Art. 2 | Consent Definition |
| Art. 3 | Objectives of Open Finance |
| Art. 4 | Participating Institutions |
| JOR-1 | Scope and Definitions (Article 1–2) |
| JOR-2 | Exemptions (Article 3) |
| LAOS-CC-Art1 | Purpose and Scope |
| LAOS-CC-Art2 | Definitions |
| PY-1 | Object and Scope |
| PY-2 | Definitions |
| Part 1, Sec. 1-3 | Purpose and Interpretation |
| Part 1, Sec. 4 | Application and Scope |
| Part 1, Sec. 5 | Crown Binding |
Online Protection of Minors
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Art. 25 | Criminal Penalties |
| Art. 26 | Outsourcing of Personal Information Processing |
| Art. 27 | Penalties for Cross-Border Transfer Violations |
| Art. 28 | Administrative Measures |
Very Large Platform Obligations
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Art. 34 | Notification of Personal Information Breach |
| Art. 35 | Right of Access |
| Art. 37 | Right to Suspension of Processing |
| Art. 44 | Right to Effective Judicial Remedy |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is EU Digital Services Act — Minors Protection Provisions (Regulation 2022/2065)?
EU Digital Services Act — Minors Protection Provisions (Regulation 2022/2065) is a compliance framework from European Union with 5 domains and 34 controls. The EU Digital Services Act (DSA, Regulation 2022/2065) includes specific provisions for the protection of minors online. Very Large Online Platforms (VLOPs) and Very Large Online Search Engines (VLOSEs) must: implement measures to ensure a high level of privacy, safety, and security for minors, not present advertisements based on profiling using minors' personal data, and conduct risk assessments specifically addressing risks to minors. Additional measures include: age verification mechanisms, parental controls, and transparency reporting on content moderation affecting minors. VLOPs include: Meta, TikTok, YouTube, Snapchat, Instagram, and X (Twitter). It is used by organisations to establish and maintain compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
How many controls does EU Digital Services Act — Minors Protection Provisions (Regulation 2022/2065) have?
EU Digital Services Act — Minors Protection Provisions (Regulation 2022/2065) has 34 controls organised across 5 domains. The largest domains are General Provisions (18 controls), Codes of Conduct and Enforcement (4 controls), Content Moderation and Transparency (4 controls). Each control defines specific requirements that organisations must implement to achieve compliance.
What frameworks does EU Digital Services Act — Minors Protection Provisions (Regulation 2022/2065) map to?
EU Digital Services Act — Minors Protection Provisions (Regulation 2022/2065) maps to 605 other compliance frameworks. The top mapping partners are Albania Law on Protection of Personal Data (Law No. 9887, 2008, amended 2014) (50% coverage), EU Network Code on Cybersecurity for the Electricity Sector (50% coverage), EU Anti-Money Laundering Directive (AMLD6 / Directive 2018/1673) (50% coverage). Use our comparison tool to explore control-level mappings between frameworks.
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