On July 18, 2025, Huffington Post published an in-depth article by Daniele Messina and Carlo Cunto, examining the new European Union guidelines aimed at protecting minors online.
Messina and Cunto focus on the EU’s proposals to enhance safety on social media, streaming platforms, and online gaming environments. The guidelines introduce specific requirements for identifying and managing harmful content, age verification protocols, and increased transparency in algorithms.
These developments pose a significant regulatory challenge for digital businesses: such companies must now update internal policies, moderation tools, and compliance procedures. According to Messina and Cunto, organizations must integrate preventive measures into their governance models, train staff, and invest in technologies to ensure compliance with the new framework.
The full article by Messina and Cunto is available on Huffington Post:
Minors Online: What Changes with the New EU Guidelines
