COPPA changes specify children’s biometrics and government IDs for protection
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Thursday issued notice that it finalized substantial changes to the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act…
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VPNs popular workaround as US age verification debate comes to a head
A large swath of the southern United States have lost access to major online porn sites over age verification laws….
Federal joint agency report on law enforcement use of biometrics released
The rapid evolution and deployment of biometric technologies have profoundly reshaped law enforcement practices in the United States. While these…
Social media platforms to feel global regulatory crunch in 2025
2025 is shaping up to be a tough year for social media platforms, as the world trends toward stronger age…
New York governor signs legislation addressing AI, consumer data protection
New York State has taken a significant step forward in ensuring that its use of AI is carried out responsibly….
Ofcom releases online safety rules, sets compliance deadline of March 16, 2025
Ofcom has published the first major policy statement outlining final guidelines for online platforms under the Online Safety Act. The…
Bipartisan push heats up to salvage kids’ privacy bill before new Congress is seated
Last week, Republican Sen. Marsha Blackburn, Democrat Sen. Richard Blumenthal, and a legion of supporters of the stalled-out Kids Online…
Digital ID for age verification in alcohol sales gets varied guises in Delhi, Istanbul, UK
On whether to allow digital ID for age assurance when buying alcohol, some countries say yes, some say no, and…
Brazil: Rio de Janeiro to get facial recognition-equipped intercity buses
In Brazil intercity vans circulating the state of Rio de Janeiro will be equipped with facial recognition. The first batch…
Limitations of FRT apparent in search for United Healthcare CEO’s killer
The murder of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson in Midtown Manhattan involved the use of facial recognition technology (FRT) to…
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