The Netherlands’ consumer watchdog, the Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM), has opened an inquiry into U.S.-based gaming platform Roblox (NYSE:RBLX) to examine potential risks faced by underage users within the European Union. The regulator said on Friday that the review will focus on whether the platform has put sufficient protections in place for minors.
The probe is being carried out in the context of the EU’s Digital Services Act, which requires online platforms to introduce measures that are both appropriate and proportionate to safeguard children and teenagers who use their services. As part of the process, ACM will analyse Roblox’s existing safety features and policies to determine whether they comply with the standards set out in European law for protecting younger users online.
The investigation does not imply any conclusion at this stage, but reflects increased regulatory scrutiny across Europe of digital platforms with large youth audiences.