Navigating the complexities of online child safety and the role of tech companies
By Lina Ghazal, Head of Regulatory and Public Affairs, VerifyMy Children today are spending an unprecedented number of hours online….
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Protecting minors and businesses – age verification for online safety
By Veronica Torres, Worldwide Privacy & Regulatory Counsel and Data Protection Officer at Jumio How often do children check their…
Kids Code bills prompt epic showdown between regulators, activists and big tech firms
The latest craze sweeping the United States – legislation to protect kids’ data and overall online safety – has its…
European Parliament votes yes on controversial Asylum and Migration Pact
Today, the European parliament voted to adopt the contentious Asylum and Migration Pact, which includes reforms to the EURODAC biometric…
Data protection agencies roll out strategies for safeguarding children’s data
The UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has released a new strategy for its Children’s code, aimed at protecting the data…
Florida law brings age verification for adult sites, bans social media for users under 14
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has signed House Bill 3 (HB 3) to enact a law requiring social media platforms to…
Maine district’s biometrics contract did not prioritize student data safety: ACLU
The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) has shed more light on what led to the cancellation of a contract between…
MPs challenge proposal to spend $15M on Ghana Cards for children
Opposition lawmakers in Ghana’s parliament have stood up against a proposal by the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) to spend…
Wave of age verification laws sweeps the US, bringing opportunity for biometrics
The United States continues to see a legislative push to make XXX adult content sites exclusive to adults through the…
Toddlers to get digital ID in Philippines, Caymans
The Philippines is allowing children four years of age and younger to sign up for the country’s digital ID, the…
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