Age assurance debate simmers across EU with calls for stronger measures
Age checks remain in the headlines with new proposals from EU digital ministers to go further with legislation limiting social…
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EU seeks feedback on age assurance, child protection under DSA
The EU has issued an official call for feedback for guidelines on protecting minors online under the Digital Services Act…
Age assurance with zero-knowledge proofs needed across EU, say member states
European countries want digital platform providers to align with the EU’s Digital Services Act (DSA) in assuming greater responsibility for…
Age assurance laws in EU prompt flurry of objections from rights groups
The EU’s latest tiny wallet accessory is scandalizing the continent’s digital activists. A review from European Digital Rights (EDRi) says…
US trade wars raise UK, EU fears child safety laws will become bargaining chips
Children’s online safety advocates are petitioning the UK to hold firm on its child protection legislation, amid concerns that the…
European Commission issues call for tenders for age verification solution
The European Commission, DG CNECT – Communications Networks, Content and Technology, has released a call for tenders for the “Development,…
The EUDI Wallet was not meant for age assurance: AVPA
The European Union should not look at the EU Digital Identity (EUDI) Wallet as an age-assurance solution to keep minors…
Digital Identity Observatory issues model on EUDI wallet adoption in the private sector
While many are well aware of the work on building regulation for the European digital identity scheme, a lot of…
ITIF argues for age estimation, device-level controls in EU Digital Services Act
Age verification requirements for access to online platforms, apps or websites can provide effective protection for minors, but it could…
Popular porn sites hit with EU regulation mandating age verification
Popular porn sites Pornhub, Stripchat and XVideos will be forced to prevent European minors from accessing their content online, including…
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