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Digital Identities and the Future of Age Verification in Europe

The debate on age verification in the EU highlights concerns about privacy, expression rights, and the impact of online platforms on youth mental health.

fromwww.theguardian.com

4 weeks ago

France politics

Pornhub owner to suspend site in France in protest at new verification law

Google asks Utah's governor to veto the state's app store age verification bill

Google opposes Utah's proposed age verification law for app stores, calling it a privacy risk and advocating for a different legislative approach.

fromwww.bbc.com

Privacy technologies

Pornhub pulls out of France over age verification law

Google asks Utah's governor to veto the state's app store age verification bill

Google opposes Utah's proposed age verification law for app stores, calling it a privacy risk and advocating for a different legislative approach.

fromwww.bbc.com

Privacy technologies

Pornhub pulls out of France over age verification law

Texas becomes second state to enforce age verification on Apple, Google app stores

Texas enacts law for age verification on app downloads and purchases.

Parental consent required for under-18 app users in Texas.

fromFast Company

New Texas law says Apple and Google must now verify ages of app store users

Texas has implemented a new law mandating age verification for app downloads to protect minors.

fromwww.aljazeera.com

Privacy technologies

Texas to require age verification for app purchases

Privacy technologies

Texas signs into law online saftey bill reportedly opposed by Apple's Tim Cook | TechCrunch

fromNew York Post

Texas becomes second state to enforce age verification on Apple, Google app stores

Texas enacts law for age verification on app downloads and purchases.

Parental consent required for under-18 app users in Texas.

fromFast Company

New Texas law says Apple and Google must now verify ages of app store users

Texas has implemented a new law mandating age verification for app downloads to protect minors.

fromwww.aljazeera.com

Privacy technologies

Texas to require age verification for app purchases

Privacy technologies

Texas signs into law online saftey bill reportedly opposed by Apple's Tim Cook | TechCrunch

Apple introduces new child safety initiatives, including an age verification system for apps | TechCrunch

Apple is launching initiatives to enhance safety for kids and teens on its devices.

New updates include age data sharing and improved App Store ratings for apps.

Parent information will help developers create age-appropriate content.

Changes come amid legislative pressure regarding child safety online.

First Porn, Now Skin Cream? 'Age Verification' Bills Are Out of Control

Age verification laws, initially aimed at protecting minors, have evolved into widespread surveillance measures compromising digital privacy for everyone.

NYC parents

fromNew York Post

fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Utah becomes first US state to require app stores to verify user ages

Utah is the first state to mandate age verification for app downloads, prioritizing parental control and safety for minors.

UK news

Met Police commander warns its 'harder for children to but paracetamol than knife' - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

It's easier for children to buy knives than paracetamol, highlighting severe flaws in the current age verification system.

A government crackdown on knife sales to minors is underway due to rising concerns about knife crime.

Keeping People Safe Online - Fundamental Rights Protective Alternatives to Age Checks

Mandatory age checks for online safety should be carefully considered, focusing on specific risks and the effectiveness of proposed solutions.

Apple

Apple introduces new child safety initiatives, including an age verification system for apps | TechCrunch

Apple is launching initiatives to enhance safety for kids and teens on its devices.

New updates include age data sharing and improved App Store ratings for apps.

Parent information will help developers create age-appropriate content.

Changes come amid legislative pressure regarding child safety online.

First Porn, Now Skin Cream? 'Age Verification' Bills Are Out of Control

Age verification laws, initially aimed at protecting minors, have evolved into widespread surveillance measures compromising digital privacy for everyone.

NYC parents

fromNew York Post

fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Utah becomes first US state to require app stores to verify user ages

Utah is the first state to mandate age verification for app downloads, prioritizing parental control and safety for minors.

UK news

Met Police commander warns its 'harder for children to but paracetamol than knife' - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

It's easier for children to buy knives than paracetamol, highlighting severe flaws in the current age verification system.

A government crackdown on knife sales to minors is underway due to rising concerns about knife crime.

Keeping People Safe Online - Fundamental Rights Protective Alternatives to Age Checks

Mandatory age checks for online safety should be carefully considered, focusing on specific risks and the effectiveness of proposed solutions.

Privacy technologies

Can We Stop Kids From Watching Porn?

Marketing tech

Instagram is using AI to find teens lying about their age and restricting their accounts | TechCrunch

fromIndependent

Social media marketing

'Wild west' of social media is unacceptable, says Media Minister, as Coalition considers a ban for children under 16

fromThe Atlantic

Privacy technologies

Can We Stop Kids From Watching Porn?

Marketing tech

Instagram is using AI to find teens lying about their age and restricting their accounts | TechCrunch

fromIndependent

Social media marketing

'Wild west' of social media is unacceptable, says Media Minister, as Coalition considers a ban for children under 16

Video games

Genshin Impact Will Start Verifying Player Ages In US As "Required By Law"

fromPolygon

SF parents

Genshin Impact introduces age-gating as part of loot box crackdown

fromGameSpot

Video games

Genshin Impact Will Start Verifying Player Ages In US As "Required By Law"

fromPolygon

SF parents

Genshin Impact introduces age-gating as part of loot box crackdown

Meta and Spotify are teaming up to lobby against Apple and Google

Meta and others formed a coalition to advocate for app makers' interests against Apple and Google.

Marketing tech

fromwww.mercurynews.com

Meta, app makers launch Washington lobby to fight Apple and Google

App makers are forming a coalition to challenge Apple and Google on age verification responsibilities for minors.

Google Wallet brings digital IDs to more states - how to add yours

Google Wallet is extending its digital ID features, enabling age verification while maintaining user privacy.

Digital life

Google Wallet to add support for digital IDs in more states | TechCrunch

Google Wallet will support digital IDs in more states and enable secure age verification.

Integration of Zero Knowledge Proof technology enhances privacy for age verification.

Digital life

Google Wallet adds support for UK passports

Digital life

fromZDNET

Google Wallet brings digital IDs to more states - how to add yours

Google Wallet is extending its digital ID features, enabling age verification while maintaining user privacy.

Digital life

Google Wallet to add support for digital IDs in more states | TechCrunch

Google Wallet will support digital IDs in more states and enable secure age verification.

Integration of Zero Knowledge Proof technology enhances privacy for age verification.

Digital life

Google Wallet adds support for UK passports

more#google-wallet

fromwww.independent.co.uk

France to introduce strict age verification on porn sites

The Independent focuses on transparent journalism and addresses critical societal issues while ensuring accessibility without paywalls.

#social-media

fromSocial Media Today

Meta May Be Looking to Expand Age Checks Using Video ID

Current systems fail to effectively restrict social media access for teens under 14.

fromMashable

New NC bill would ban minors from social media

North Carolina's HB 301 aims to restrict social media access for children under 14 and mandate age verification for certain sites.

Utah is poised to pass an age verification law for app stores

Utah legislature passed a groundbreaking bill for social media age verification.

If signed, this bill would require app stores to verify user ages.

fromSocial Media Today

Meta May Be Looking to Expand Age Checks Using Video ID

Current systems fail to effectively restrict social media access for teens under 14.

fromMashable

New NC bill would ban minors from social media

North Carolina's HB 301 aims to restrict social media access for children under 14 and mandate age verification for certain sites.

fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk

Utah is poised to pass an age verification law for app stores

Utah legislature passed a groundbreaking bill for social media age verification.

If signed, this bill would require app stores to verify user ages.

more#social-media

UK news

Orpington Amazon shopper 'outraged' as she has knife delivered with no checks

Amazon's age verification process failed during a knife delivery, raising serious safety concerns.

fromFast Company

fromPinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news

Utah just passed the country's first age-verification bill for app stores. But the fight isn't over

Utah is the first state to mandate app stores verify users' ages and obtain parental consent for minors' accounts.

Meta just scored a small win in its feud with Apple

Meta seeks legislative support for app stores to verify user ages, acquiring a small victory with recent bills introduced in several states.

6 months ago

Miscellaneous

Pornhub is now blocked in these 17 US states

Pornhub is banned in 17 US states due to new age verification laws.

fromBusiness Insider

fromPinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news

Meta just scored a small win in its feud with Apple

Meta seeks legislative support for app stores to verify user ages, acquiring a small victory with recent bills introduced in several states.

6 months ago

Miscellaneous

Pornhub is now blocked in these 17 US states

more#legislation

fromThe Verge

Google will use machine learning to estimate a user's age

Google will soon use machine learning to estimate users' ages to offer safer, age-appropriate experiences across its platforms, particularly for minors.

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