For consent purposes, we have proposed 13 as the relevant age. For the purpose of whether a youth can give meaningful consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of information, we propose 13 as the better age for this, but really it's a question of some arbitrariness because whether the consent is meaningful depends on the maturity of the child. We say that under the age of 13, it would be very exceptional for a child to be able to give meaningful consent. For the purpose of making a de-indexing or takedown request, we say the age of 18, essentially on the basis that there's no doubt that as of 18, they become, how do you say, majeur, they reach the age of majority and from that point on, there's no doubt they can speak for themselves and they could make a request.
On February 1st, 2018. See this statement in context.