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ARTICLE · 19 FEBRUARY 2020

ICO Publishes Age Appropriate Design Code Of Practice For Online Products And Services Accessed By Children

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On 21 January 2020, the ICO published the Age Appropriate Design Code of Practice. The Code is available here.

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On 21 January 2020, the ICO published the Age Appropriate Design Code of Practice. The Code is available here.

Who does the Code apply to?

  • The Code applies to information society services which are likely to be accessed by under-18s. The ISS does not have to be deliberately directed at children.
  • This includes any online products or services (e.g. apps, programs, websites, games). This also includes Internet of Things (IoT)  connected toys and devices – whether with or without a screen.
  • The Code applies to ISS with an establishment in the UK OR those that are outside the UK (but target goods and services to, or monitor children in the UK).

What does the Code say?

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