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FR SREN

Loi SREN (Loi n° 2024-449 du 21 mai 2024 visant à sécuriser et réguler l'espace numérique)

France's 2024 "digital space" law strengthening national digital regulation and enforcement levers via ARCOM across platform safety and integrity issues.

Jurisdiction

France

Enacted

May 21, 2024

Effective

May 21, 2024

Enforcement

ARCOM (and other competent authorities depending on provision)

Légifrance

Why It Matters

France is a major EU market with an active regulator. SREN is a significant national overlay worth tracking for compliance planning.

At a Glance

Applies to

Social PlatformOnline Platform

Who Must Comply

  • Digital platforms and in-scope online services in France

Safety Provisions

  • National-level platform regulation and enforcement posture (overlaying EU frameworks)
  • Compliance surface relevant to large platforms and safety controls
  • Age verification strengthening
  • Cyberbullying and online harassment provisions

Compliance & Enforcement

Key Dates

May 23, 2024

Most provisions enter into force

Oct 11, 2024

ARCOM publishes final age verification standard

Jan 11, 2025

Age verification compliance deadline (robust age checks required)

Apr 11, 2025

Transition period ends for card-based verification

Penalties

Up to 2 years imprisonment + 6% worldwide turnover for marketplace violations. Age verification: €150,000 or 2% turnover. Child protection failures: €75,000 or 1% turnover. CSAM removal failures: 1 year prison + €250,000.

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France

Focus Areas

Mental health & crisis
Child safety
Active safeguards required

Cite This

APA

France. (2024). Loi SREN (Loi n° 2024-449 du 21 mai 2024 visant à sécuriser et réguler l'espace numérique).

Last updated January 24, 2026. Verify against primary sources before relying on this information.