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Netherlands age-verification & online ID laws

Proposed Under-15 social-media ban (under consideration)

In 2026 the Dutch governing coalition was weighing an under-15 social-media ban enforced through "privacy-friendly" age verification, though the proposal remains undefined.

Laws & bills on record

Social media

Proposed
Bill / statute
Under-15 social-media ban (under consideration)
Status
Proposed bill (not yet law)

In 2026 the Dutch governing coalition was weighing an under-15 social-media ban enforced through "privacy-friendly" age verification, though the proposal remains undefined.

Timeline
  • Jan 1, 2026Proposed
  • Jan 1, 2026New government considers an under-15 ban

Source: en.wikipedia.org

Digital ID

Under eIDAS 2.0 (in force since May 2024) this country must make a national EU Digital Identity Wallet available to every citizen and resident by the end of December 2026.

Effective: Wallet due by Dec 2026

Source: digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu

Frequently asked questions

Does Netherlands require age checks or ID to use social media?

Not yet -- a bill is pending. Under-15 social-media ban (under consideration) is proposed. In 2026 the Dutch governing coalition was weighing an under-15 social-media ban enforced through "privacy-friendly" age verification, though the proposal remains undefined.

Does Netherlands have a digital ID requirement?

Under eIDAS 2.0 (in force since May 2024) this country must make a national EU Digital Identity Wallet available to every citizen and resident by the end of December 2026.

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