Brazil’s digital regulator invites comment on updates to age verification guidance
Brazil has opened a period of public consultation on its guidance document covering age verification mechanisms, including biometric methods. Per…
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UK selects Cognitec for facial age estimation in asylum assessments
The UK government has selected a vendor for facial age estimation. The £322,000 ($433,745) contract begins on June 1, 2026…
UK migrant age assessment errors intensify debate over biometric age estimation
New Home Office figures raise fresh questions about the reliability of appearance-based age assessments used at the UK border, showing…
Big talk on imminent UK social media law as consultation closes
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is promising to act “very, very quickly” to put legal age restrictions on social media…
Innovative Technology renews GDPR certification for biometric age assurance systems
Innovative Technology (ITL) has renewed its GDPR certification from the Age Check Certification Scheme (ACCS) for age estimation devices, demonstrating…
ACCS says reusable age check systems must establish provenance
The Age Check Certification Scheme (ACCS) has released a statement clarifying its position on reusable age checks. As the age…
NIST biometric age estimation update show demographic, accuracy gains
Demographic disparities and mean error rates are falling among the newest age estimation and verification algorithms submitted to the U.S.’…
Age assurance industry juggles global headlines, major disruptions at 2026 GAASS
The 2026 Global Age Assurance Standards Summit marked both the arrival of age assurance onto the global main stage, and…
Canada regulator backs privacy-preserving age assurance
The Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada (OPC) has published a policy note and guidance documents pertaining to age…
Roblox settles with Alabama, West Virginia, agrees to age checks for users under 16
Social gaming platform Roblox is settling its accounts. Having settled with the State of Nevada for $12.5 million over lawsuits…
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