Governments want fast action on social media age checks, but compliance lags
Meta has run afoul of EU online safety laws. The European Commission has announced that it has found Instagram and…
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EU recommends white label age verification app, but member states are wary
The European Commission really wants member states to adopt its white label age verification app – and quickly. This week,…
New version of EU age verification app to follow biometrics bypass, exposure claims
A new version of the “technically ready” EU age verification app released on Wednesday is expected any time, an official…
Breaking down the European Commission’s white label age verification app
The European Commission’s white label age verification app is technically ready – but what does it do? Day two of…
Europe’s age verification app reaches technical readiness
The EU age verification app has reached technical readiness and will be available for public use soon, according to an…
Social media age restrictions back on the table in the Netherlands
The new minority government in the Netherlands has reintroduced the possibility of putting age restrictions on social media. While plans…
Regulators crack down on EU age assurance — self-declaration no longer enough
A hammer lifted will, eventually, fall. Websites and social platforms are starting to feel the sting of the regulators’ gavel…
‘Privacy Sweep’ finds EU online safety measures stagnating over past decade
An annual audit of online services by the Global Privacy Enforcement Network (GPEN) shows little progress in online safety for…
EU kicks off panel discussions on social media age restrictions
The European Commission has taken another step towards regulating child safety online, organizing the first panel on age restrictions for…
Portugal bringing in age checks to restrict social media for teens and children
Countries in the EU are some of the most enthusiastic in wanting to follow Australia’s lead in barring children from…
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