Topic: age assurance
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Discord's New Age Verification Won't Affect Most Users
Discord's updated age verification is minimally intrusive, with most users not encountering new steps and able to use the platform as before. The platform is not implementing universal ID or facial scan requirements; age checks are targeted only in specific, legally necessary scenarios. Verificat...
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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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