"The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) said on Friday its probe would examine potential risks to underage users in the EU and would likely last about one year. The platform regularly makes the news, for example, due to concerns about violent or sexually explicit games that minors are exposed to, the ACM said in a statement. Other concerns include reports of ill-intentioned adults targeting children on the platform and the use of misleading techniques to encourage purchases."
"The ACM said that, having received reports of such allegations, it considers this sufficient reason to launch a formal investigation into possible violations of the rules by Roblox. Under the European Union's Digital Services Act (DSA), platforms must take appropriate and proportionate measures to ensure a high level of safety and privacy for minors. The ACM said it could impose a binding instruction, fine, or penalty on Roblox if it concludes the rules have been broken."
"A Roblox spokesperson said the company is strongly committed to complying with the EU Digital Services Act and referred to the gaming platform's announcement last November that it would require age verification via facial recognition to limit communication between children and adults. We look forward to providing the ACM with further clarity on the many policies and safeguards we have in place to protect minors, the spokesperson said."
The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) has launched a one-year investigation into Roblox to assess risks to underage users in the EU, including exposure to violent and sexual imagery. Concerns cited include sexually explicit or violent games, ill-intentioned adults targeting children, and misleading techniques encouraging purchases. The probe examines potential violations of the EU Digital Services Act, which requires appropriate and proportionate measures to ensure a high level of safety and privacy for minors. The ACM could issue binding instructions, fines, or penalties if rules are breached. Roblox says it is committed to DSA compliance and cites planned age verification via facial recognition.
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