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Austria age-verification & online ID laws

Proposed Under-14 social-media ban (drafting)

In March 2026 Austria agreed to pursue a ban on social media for under-14s, with a draft proposal expected by the end of June 2026 using modern age-verification methods.

Laws & bills on record

Social media

Proposed
Bill / statute
Under-14 social-media ban (drafting)
Status
Proposed bill (not yet law)

In March 2026 Austria agreed to pursue a ban on social media for under-14s, with a draft proposal expected by the end of June 2026 using modern age-verification methods.

Timeline
  • Jan 1, 2026Proposed
  • Mar 1, 2026Austria agrees an under-14 social-media 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 Austria require age checks or ID to use social media?

Not yet -- a bill is pending. Under-14 social-media ban (drafting) is proposed. In March 2026 Austria agreed to pursue a ban on social media for under-14s, with a draft proposal expected by the end of June 2026 using modern age-verification methods.

Does Austria 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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