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The "Age appropriate design: a code of practice for online services" has been published for consultation, and when finalised, it will be the first of its kind and set an international benchmark, stated the ICO, the data watchdog of Britain.
The code sets out 16 standards of age-appropriate design for online services like apps, connected toys, social media platforms, online games, educational websites and streaming services when they process children's personal data.
Organisations should follow the new code and demonstrate that their services use children's data fairly and in compliance with data protection law, and those that don't, could face enforcement action including a fine or an order to stop processing data, the ICO said.
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The ICO will draft a final version to be laid before Britain's parliament and the code is expected to come into effect before the end of the year. The code is out for consultation until May 31.
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