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Persona and ConnectID Bring Bank-Backed Age Checks to Australian Law

Persona and ConnectID combine bank-backed identity with age assurance for Australia’s under-16 social media law, sharing only a pass/fail result with platforms.

April 21, 2026

Brazil State Bill Would Require Facial Recognition for Age Gates

A Minas Gerais state bill, PL 5457/2026, would mandate facial recognition for identity and age verification before access to content restricted from minors.

April 20, 2026

ID Tech Digest – April 17, 2026

Welcome to ID Tech’s digest of identity industry news. Here’s what you need to know about the world of digital identity and biometrics today: Researcher Finds…

April 17, 2026

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House Bill Would Require OS Providers to Verify User Ages

HR 8250, the Parents Decide Act introduced by Reps. Gottheimer and Stefanik, would require operating system providers to verify the age of any OS user.

April 17, 2026

ID Tech Digest – April 15, 2026

Welcome to ID Tech’s digest of identity industry news. Here’s what you need to know about the world of digital identity and biometrics today: iDenfy Launches…

April 15, 2026

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EU Declares Anonymous Age-Verification App Ready for Deployment

The EU’s anonymous age-verification app is technically ready for deployment, von der Leyen confirmed, with seven member states already integrating it.

April 15, 2026

India Parliamentary Panel Urges Mandatory KYC for Social Media Apps

India’s parliamentary committee recommends mandatory KYC for social media, dating, and gaming platforms, citing a 239 percent rise in cybercrime against women.

April 14, 2026

Continental to Unveil Biometric Technology at CES 2025

Tesla In-Cabin Camera Gains Age Estimation in Update 2026.8.6

Tesla’s software update 2026.8.6 adds driver age estimation via the in-cabin camera, with potential uses including parental controls and Cybercab age gating.

April 14, 2026

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New York Gaming Commission Proposes Mandatory Biometric Authentication for Every Mobile Sports Wager

The New York State Gaming Commission has put forward proposed regulations that would require sports wagering operators to collect biometric data from every…

April 8, 2026

ID Tech Digest – April 7, 2026

Welcome to ID Tech’s digest of identity industry news. Here’s what you need to know about the world of digital identity and biometrics today: Reno Man Sues…

April 7, 2026

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