Rights & Ethics
Child user
A user classified as a child under the Act.
Definition
A person identified by the Act as a child for purposes of applying enhanced protections online; PSEs must treat child users according to obligations such as publishing minimum-age information, implementing verification mechanisms where required, and providing abuse-reporting channels to mitigate exposure and harm.
Related Terms
Minimum age
Statutory age threshold triggering child-protection duties....
Known minor
A user the provider knows is under 18 years old....
Personal identifying information
Data that identifies or could identify a minor....
Parental consent
Authorized approval from a minor's parent or guardian....
service likely to be accessed by children
Service assessed as likely to be used or encountered by children....