New US state law narrows its privacy targets for children online
The U.S. state of Florida is next to pass legislation giving people more control over their information, including biometric data….
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Another US state debates age check curbs for social media access
Every so often in U.S. politics an issue comes along that is irresistible to legislators, something that almost everyone feels…
Social media will soon require ID verification in Vietnam
Vietnamese subscribers of social media may soon be required by law to verify their identity before logging in. According to…
New technology and regulation could make the internet grow up quickly
The negative effects of social media and inappropriate online material on youth have been documented, leading to a new urgency…
Clear biometrics, Microsoft Entra verifiable credentials integrated with LinkedIn
LinkedIn has announced the launch of a new partnership with Clear to provide free identity verification for nearly 200 million…
Options for verification of personhood online growing; Twitter still pretending
The ability to pay seven or eight dollars does not constitute evidence of who a person is, or that their…
Age verification options and demand both growing up fast
One of the first projects backed by Innovatrics’ Biometric Ventures program is an age verification provider that uses face biometrics…
New social media regulations in Utah try to push children’s use off
In a bold social experiment that could result in a gubernatorial recall, the U.S. state of Utah has made accessing…
Age verification: Striking the balance between security and privacy in bid for children’s online safety
By Robert Prigge, CEO of Jumio With children’s daily lives increasingly revolving around the internet, discussions around their online safety…
France, Utah consider age verification for social media users
The French government has advanced a bill to establish an obligation for social networks to put in place a technical…
