Topic: age assurance
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Apple's New App Rules for Texas Users
A new Texas law (SB2420) requires Apple to implement age verification for App Store users, prompting concerns about privacy despite supporting child safety objectives. Starting January 1, 2026, Texas users must confirm they are 18 or older to create accounts, with minors requiring parental approv...
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Privacy Commissioner Issues New Social Media Rules
Australia's privacy watchdog has introduced new regulations requiring social media platforms to implement age verification measures that protect user privacy, with enforcement starting December 10 under the Social Media Minimum Age (SMMA) scheme. The guidance mandates that platforms and verificat...
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