Recital 41

In order to ensure a high level of privacy, safety and security of minors in the digital environment, providers of online social networking services, of video-sharing platform services, of AI companions and of general conversational chatbots and of online games should take into account the evolving capacities, interests and vulnerabilities of children throughout the design, development and operation of their service. The measures put in place should therefore at least be child-friendly, easy-to-understand, easily accessible to all minors, including those with disabilities or additional accessibility needs. Very large online platforms within the meaning of Article 33 of Regulation (EU) 2022/2065 shall ensure that such information is presented in the official language(s) of the Member States in which the service is provided. Providers of online social networking services, of video-sharing platform services, of AI companions and of general conversational chatbots and of online games should also enable minors to provide feedback on content, search results and prompts recommended to them on the service. Such feedback should be taken into account and have an imminent and durable impact on children’s experience on the service. Furthermore, minors should be progressively empowered to understand and manage their default settings. Where a minor changes a protective setting, providers should present clear warnings and offer easy reversibility, including the option to temporarily change the setting and one-click return to default settings. In order to ensure a high level of privacy, safety and security of minors, providers should not repeatedly prompt or entice minors to lower their level of protection.