Ireland's media regulator Coimisiún na Meán has launched its first formal investigation under the Online Safety Code, targeting X over concerns about age assurance and parental controls.
The probe examines whether Elon Musk's platform adequately protects minors through age verification systems and parental oversight tools. This marks the first enforcement action under Ireland's Online Safety Code, which came into effect this year.
The investigation focuses on X's compliance with child safety requirements mandated by Irish law. Coimisiún na Meán will assess whether the platform implements sufficient measures to restrict minors' access to age-inappropriate content and whether parental controls function effectively.
The regulatory action reflects growing European scrutiny of social media platforms' child protection practices. Ireland's Online Safety Code requires platforms to implement robust safeguards, including age assurance mechanisms and parental control features.
X has faced similar investigations in other jurisdictions over content moderation and child safety concerns. The outcome of Ireland's probe could set precedent for how European regulators approach platform accountability on youth protection measures.
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