Age-verification is a topic tracked in our intelligence system with 5 linked articles.
Global push for age-gating is expanding, but verification methods are flawed and create ongoing regulatory and compliance risk.
UK regulator fines an unnamed porn company £1 million for inadequate age checks.
Roblox CEO defends an upcoming age-verification feature amid questions on child safety, highlighting a tension between safety measures and growth.
UK to announce a ban on social media use for under-16s, signaling tighter regulation with potential compliance costs and revenue impact for platforms.
Apple will enforce Texas-specific age verification for new App Store accounts starting June 4, under the Texas App Store Accountability Act, with 18+ verification via credit card or government ID and Family Sharing for minors, amid ongoing litigation.
Malaysia enforces an under-16 ban on social media accounts, mandating age verification with penalties up to RM10 million, as part of a broader global push for online safety.
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