France opens probe into subscription platform Mym over child protection and transparency
France's regulator Arcom has given Mym 15 days to answer questions on age verification and transparency under the EU Digital Services Act.
France's media and digital regulator Arcom has opened an investigation into Mym, a France-based platform offering subscription-based content including adult material, over suspected breaches of the EU's Digital Services Act, Reuters reported on October 16.
Arcom said it sent Mym a formal request for information on October 14, giving the platform 15 days to respond or face sanctions, after a preliminary review raised concerns about child protection and service transparency. The regulator suspects breaches in two areas: protecting minors, including age-verification measures, and transparency, citing incomplete terms of use and insufficient information about its recommendation systems. Mym did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
For creators who earn through subscriptions, the case is a reminder that platform rules are now enforcement territory, not just paperwork. Arcom has overseen Digital Services Act compliance for platforms established in France since the SREN law came into force in May 2024, and it said it would continue pressing online platforms to improve transparency and strengthen user protections, particularly for children.
Source: Reuters · October 16, 2026. Summarised by Vera Ríos for the Pangea+ desk, in our own words.