Tag: age verification

Denmark’s Digital Shield: Banning Social Media for Kids Under 15
COPENHAGEN—In a bold move echoing global concerns over youth mental health, Denmark's government has forged a broad political agreement to prohibit social media access for child...
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Australia’s Under-16 Social Media Ban: Tech Giants Yield
SYDNEY—In a surprising turn of events, major social media companies including Meta Platforms Inc., TikTok, and Snap Inc. have announced their intention to comply with Australia'...
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Google Play’s Age Proof: Locking Apps Behind ID Checks
Google is ushering in a new era of digital gatekeeping with its latest Play Store update, requiring users to verify their age before downloading certain apps. This move, aimed a...
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EU Digital Identity Wallet Faces Accessibility Criticism for Elderly
In the rapidly evolving world of digital identity, the European Union's push for a unified Digital Identity Wallet has sparked both enthusiasm and scrutiny among tech experts. At t...
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UK Mandates ID Checks for Adult Sites in 2025 Amid Privacy Debates
In the predawn hours of July 25, 2025, the United Kingdom flipped the switch on a transformative piece of legislation that could redefine how the world accesses the internet. Th...
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Texas Law Mandates Age Verification for App Store Users
Texas has taken a significant step in the realm of digital safety with the recent enactment of a new law that mandates age verification for users of app stores operated by tech gia...
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