Petition · Department for Culture, Media and Sport
Legislate to require tech companies to offer parental controls for under 17's
Closed
208 signatures
What the petition asks
We urge the UK Government to require tech companies to offer parental controls for all users under 17, based on agreed standards. These controls should, at a minimum, manage screen time, app use, and content access.
Some tech companies allow children to disable parental controls at 13, and no regulations set clear standards for tech companies. I believe unrestricted digital access can negatively affect mental health, development, and learning. I believe standardised, reliable parental controls would help protect children, support parents, and foster healthier digital habits into adulthood.
Timeline
| 20 May 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 20 Nov 2025 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
208
Status
Closed
Department
Department for Culture, Media and Sport
Opened
20 May 2025
Closed
20 Nov 2025
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 8 Aug 2026.