Ireland Starts Implementing Age Verification for Video-Sharing Platforms
From Tuesday, video-sharing platforms based in Ireland are now required to carry out strong age verification checks. This new rule is meant to protect children from harmful online content, including violent videos, pornography, and materials that promote self-harm or eating disorders. The law is part of the Online Safety Code introduced by Ireland’s media regulator, Coimisiún na Meán. It targets popular platforms like YouTube, TikTok, Facebook, and Instagram, which all have their European headquarters in Ireland. These platforms must now make sure that children are not exposed to dangerous or inappropriate content. If the companies fail to follow these new…