advisoryReviewed · Sep 10, 2026 · 1 min read
X Under Irish Investigation Over Age Checks and Parental Controls
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Ireland's data protection regulator has launched an investigation into X (formerly Twitter) regarding its age verification and parental control features. The investigation examines whether X is complying with EU rules that require child-focused protections on social platforms.
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Review our age-by-age safety guide to understand what protections X and other platforms should offer for your child's age group. Verify your child's account age settings and check what parental controls or privacy options are available in X's setting
Relevant forAges 6–9Ages 10–12Ages 13–15Ages 16+
Source · news.google.com
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Last updated · Sep 10, 2026
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