Brazil’s ANPD Opens Public Consultation on Age Assurance Guidance
Brazil’s National Data Protection Authority has opened a public call for contributions on a guide for reliable age verification, setting out the technical…
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Netherlands Blocks Kyndryl’s Acquisition of DigiD Operator Solvinity Over Security Concerns
The Dutch government has blocked U.S. company Kyndryl from acquiring Solvinity, the Dutch firm that operates critical infrastructure for DigiD, the national…
Erie County Executive Signs Biometric Transparency and Privacy Act Into Law
Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz has signed the Biometric Transparency and Privacy Act into law, the next step for the county-level legislation that makes…
Dutch Court Lets Solvinity Keep Maintaining DigiD Despite Sovereignty Concerns
A Dutch court has let Solvinity keep maintaining DigiD infrastructure, finding that ending the contract before a safe transition would risk essential services.
Canada Privacy Commissioner Issues Age Assurance Guidance for Online Services
Canada’s Office of the Privacy Commissioner has issued guidance for websites and online services on when and how to use age assurance, setting a…
Australia Extends Anti-Money Laundering Obligations to Lawyers, Accountants, and Real Estate Agents
Australia’s AML/CTF Amendment Act will extend anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing obligations to lawyers, accountants, and real estate agents…
New Jersey Assembly Passes Biometric Surveillance Bill With Penalties Up to $20,000
The New Jersey General Assembly has passed Bill A3929, a measure that would prohibit businesses from using biometric surveillance without clear notice and a…
Erie County Passes Biometric Transparency and Privacy Act Restricting Business Use
Erie County lawmakers in New York have approved a Biometric Transparency and Privacy Act that restricts businesses from collecting, using, or selling biometric…
European Commission Urges Member States to Roll Out EU Age Verification App by End of 2026
The European Commission has adopted a recommendation urging EU Member States to accelerate deployment of a privacy-preserving age verification app, with the…
Indonesia Presses Social Media Platforms to Disclose Under-16 Account Removals and Age Verification Methods
Indonesia’s government is demanding that social media and digital platforms report how many accounts belonging to users under 16 they have removed under the…