Age Verification

Australia to Ban Under-16 Social Media Access, Prompting Industry Scrutiny

Australia to Ban Under-16 Social Media Access, Prompting Industry Scrutiny

Australia's pioneering ban on social media for children under 16 raises concerns about existing age verification methods while imposing significant penalties on non-compliant platforms.

September 8, 2025
Supreme Court Allows Mississippi Social Media Age Verification Law to Take Effect

Supreme Court Allows Mississippi Social Media Age Verification Law to Take Effect

The U.S. Supreme Court has permitted Mississippi's comprehensive social media age verification law to be implemented, potentially reshaping platform operations and user access requirements nationwide.

August 22, 2025
Ireland Enforces Age Verification for Video-Sharing Platforms to Protect Children

Ireland Enforces Age Verification for Video-Sharing Platforms to Protect Children

Ireland's new age verification mandate for video-sharing platforms aims to safeguard children from harmful online content, marking a significant step in digital safety regulations.

July 25, 2025