US age assurance debate shifts in wake of ruling that social media causes harm
The push to put age-based restrictions on social media has played out in the regulatory arena, but is being driven…
Age Assurance
Biometric age assurance is any method of confirming a claim about the age of an individual by measuring their physical characteristics or actions. It includes age verification, which compares face biometrics from a reference image on an identity document to a facial photo or selfie, and age estimation, which analyzes the facial features in a photo to estimate a person’s age, typically within a given range. It also includes other methods that utilize voice or gesture.
Australian government not posturing with SMMA enforcement efforts: Wells
Australia’s move to put age restrictions on social media has spurred momentum on online safety regulations globally – and enthusiasm…
Ireland seeks input on digital wallet: ‘we want to hear the public’s ideas, concerns’
Ireland has launched a public consultation and testing phase for its Government Digital Wallet, which is rolling out according to…
4chan won’t play by UK age check rules, raising question about enforcement potency
If the UK doesn’t like how 4chan operates, it can shut the site down. That’s the gist of the message…
Russia’s Max app opens platform to business services
Russia’s state-backed “super app” Max has officially launched business services, allowing companies to create chatbots and mini apps, open channels,…
Ireland on track for EUDIW deadline with launch of digital wallet in 2026
Ireland is on schedule to deliver its digital identity wallet by the end of the year, in keeping with the…
App stores reveal age verification, estimation methods to meet Singapore requirements
The first compliance deadline for Singapore’s new rules requiring app stores use age assurance to prevent people under 18 years…
Australia’s data watchdog calls for input on draft Children’s Online Privacy Code
The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) is seeking feedback on its draft Children’s Online Privacy Code, calling for…
Malaysia’s age verification rules for social media could be world’s strictest
Indonesia became the first Asian country to ban social media for under-16s, following Australia’s lead. Neighboring Malaysia is taking a…
IKE Tech moves to commercialize age gated vapes amid FDA regulatory shift
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is reluctant to greenlight flavored vapes. The caution in granting licenses is due to…
Biometric Market Analysis and Buyer's Guides
- Biometric Physical Access Control
- Digital Identity Verification
- Deepfake Detection
- Online Age Assurance
- Facial Liveness Detection