EU Proposes Strict Age Assurance and Game Design Regulations
歐盟提議實施嚴格的年齡驗證與遊戲設計規範
更新於: 2026年9月30日 上午02:05
On September 17, 2026, the European Commission introduced the EU KIDS Act, a landmark legislative proposal designed to overhaul child safety in the digital age.
2026年9月17日，歐盟委員會推出了《歐盟兒童法案》(EU KIDS Act)，這是一項具里程碑意義的立法提案，旨在徹底改革數位時代的兒童安全規範。
By targeting not only social media but also online games, app stores, and AI chatbots, the Act seeks to replace fragmented national laws with a unified, robust standard across the European Union.
該法案不僅針對社群媒體，還涵蓋了線上遊戲、應用程式商店及AI聊天機器人，試圖以一套統一且強力的標準，取代歐盟各國零碎的國家法律。
Developers are now tasked with ensuring games are safe by default, moving away from manipulative design features that trigger 'fear of missing out' or excessive screen time.
開發人員現在必須確保遊戲預設為安全，摒棄那些觸發「錯失恐懼症」(fomo)或導致過度使用螢幕的操縱性設計。
Furthermore, simple birthdate declarations will no longer suffice; the Act mandates 'zero-knowledge proof' technology to verify a user's age without compromising their privacy.
此外，單純的出生日期聲明將不再有效；法案強制要求採用「零知識證明」(zero-knowledge proof)技術，在不損害隱私的前提下驗證用戶年齡。
While the proposal aims to protect minors under 18, it presents significant compliance challenges for the gaming industry.
儘管該提案旨在保護18歲以下的未成年人，但對遊戲產業而言卻帶來了嚴峻的合規挑戰。
As the proposal moves through the European Parliament, it reflects a growing global movement to shield young users from the negative impacts of digital environments, marking a major turning point for tech and gaming regulations.
隨著該提案在歐洲議會進行審議，它反映了全球保護年輕用戶免受數位環境負面影響的趨勢，成為科技與遊戲法規的重要轉折點。
