"Apple is rolling out age checks for iPhone and iPad users in the UK that will ask them to verify if they are adults to access certain services such as 18-plus apps."
"UK media regulator Ofcom welcomed the move as a 'real win for children and families', adding it would make the UK one of the first countries in the world to receive such restrictions on their devices."
"According to its support page, children under 13 will also not be able to create an account without a guardian."
"This led to backlash from some campaigners who argued handing over personal data was a breach of privacy and that data was at risk of being hacked."
Apple is introducing age checks for iPhone and iPad users in the UK, requiring verification to access 18-plus apps. Users can confirm their age via credit card or ID scanning. Those who do not verify or are underage will have web content filters activated. Ofcom supports this initiative, viewing it as beneficial for children and families. Additionally, children under 13 cannot create accounts without a guardian. The move aligns with upcoming laws mandating age checks on certain websites, amid concerns over privacy and data security.
Read at www.bbc.com
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