The Center for Democracy and Technology (CDT) has urged the European Commission to uphold children's fundamental rights in the digital space. Online services are essential for young people, providing them with access to information, online communities, educational resources, and support for mental or physical health issues.

In its recent submission to the European Commission, CDT emphasized the need to balance protecting young people online with their rights to access crucial information privately. Article 28 of the Digital Services Act (DSA) is seen as an opportunity to create guidelines that prioritize young people's well-being. The organization referenced Article 13 of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child and Article 24 of the European Charter of Fundamental Rights, both affirming young people's right to necessary information for their development. This stance is supported by the Louvain-la-Neuve Declaration from April 2024, which calls for secure and empowering online environments for youth.

CDT advocates that strategies for protecting young users should consider a platform's risk profile and provide choices that enable young individuals to manage their own experiences.