Stop Killing Games movement sounds alarm on EU Kids Act: ‘This is a bomb that could implode the whole video games industry’
The advocacy group Stop Killing Games is alerting the public to the EU Kids Act, a proposal intended to strengthen online safety for minors. Ross Scott of the group describes the proposal as the most draconian he has seen regarding consumers and video games. Critics warn the legislation could create significant financial hurdles for small developers, impose strict age verification requirements, and create complications for private servers. The European Commission is currently seeking feedback on the act to refine these child online safety measures.
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- ✓ The European Commission is seeking feedback on the EU Kids Act to improve child online safety.
- ✓ The EU Kids Act proposes stronger protections for minors online, including age rules for games.
What changed
Stop Killing Games and other advocates have publicly challenged the EU Kids Act over its potential impact on game developers and private servers.
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Stop Killing Games Warns EU Kids Act Could Implode Video Game Industry
The advocacy group Stop Killing Games is alerting the public to the EU Kids Act, a proposal intended to strengthen online safety for minors. Ross Scott of the group describes the proposal as the most draconian he has seen regarding consumers and video games. Critics warn the legislation could create significant financial hurdles for small developers, impose strict age verification requirements, and create complications for private servers. The European Commission is currently seeking feedback on the act to refine these child online safety measures.
Why it matters
The EU Kids Act aims to protect children from digital harms by regulating how minors enter and interact with online spaces. This regulation targets a wide range of digital services including social networks and gaming platforms. Disagreement persists over whether strict age checks and bans are the most effective way to ensure child safety.
What is confirmed
- The European Commission is seeking feedback on the EU Kids Act to improve child online safety.
- The EU Kids Act proposes stronger protections for minors online, including age rules for games.
Still unconfirmed
- The legislation may cause problems for private servers and create financial hurdles for smaller developers.
What to watch next
- Official responses from game development studios regarding age verification costs.
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- Baltic News Network — Experts: Social networks need to be made safer for children; a ban is not the solution · BNN
- edmo.eu — Digital Media Literacy in EDMO: Voices from the Community – Mediawijs
- kotaku.com — Advocacy Group Stop Killing Games Sounds Alarm On EU Kids Act: ‘This Is Such A Horrible Law Proposal’
- Massively Overpowered — Stop Killing Games movement sounds alarm on EU Kids Act: ‘This is a bomb that could implode the whole video games industry’
- heise online — Age verification in the Fediverse: How the KIDS Act challenges Mastodon
- Pinsent Masons — The scope of the proposed KIDS Act
- INSIGHT EU MONITORING — EU Commission seeks feedback on EU KIDS Act to strengthen child online safety
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