Meet the UK Children's Code requirements with content moderation designed to protect young users.
Consider best interests of the child as a primary concern
Complete DPIAs for services likely to be accessed by children
Apply age-appropriate approaches to design
Publish clear privacy information for children
Don't use data in ways detrimental to children
Uphold published policies and standards
High privacy settings by default for children
Collect only data necessary for service
Don't disclose children's data unless compelling reason
Tools to protect children online
Detect likely minors in images to apply appropriate protections.
Identify content inappropriate for different age groups.
Higher sensitivity thresholds for content children may see.
Different moderation settings for different age brackets.
Block content that could be detrimental to children's wellbeing.
Documentation to support your data protection impact assessments.
Highest protection level, minimal data collection, parent-focused interfaces
High protection, simple language, strong parental controls
Moderate protection, growing independence with safeguards
Balanced protection respecting growing autonomy while maintaining safety
The Age Appropriate Design Code is enforced by the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO). Non-compliance can result in fines under the UK GDPR framework, including penalties up to £17.5 million or 4% of global annual turnover.
Our tools help you demonstrate compliance with the Code's 15 standards, particularly around content and design appropriate for different age groups.
Age-appropriate content moderation for Children's Code compliance
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