UK Age Appropriate Design Code (Children's Code)
The UK Age Appropriate Design Code (Children's Code), issued by the ICO under the Data Protection Act 2018, establishes 15 standards that online services likely to be accessed by children must comply with. Effective September 2, 2021, it sets expectations for how children's data should be handled by default.
Domains
Design Practices and Tools
Location and Tracking
Default Settings and Data Controls
Transparency and Accountability
Foundational Standards
Frequently Asked Questions
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