ID Tech Digest – August 27, 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: Project Lifesaver…
Social Media Regulation
Articles tagged with Social Media Regulation
Norway Plans Under-16 Social Media Ban With Age Verification Duty on Platforms
The Norwegian government has announced plans to introduce legislation prohibiting children under 16 from accessing social media, placing the obligation to…
Japan Studies Social Media Age Verification and Platform Risk Labels
Japan’s Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC) has asked an expert advisory panel to examine whether social media platforms should be subject to…
EU Parliament Backs EU-Wide Age Checks to Keep Under-16s Off Social Media
The European Parliament has adopted a non-legislative report calling for an EU-wide minimum age of 16 for access to social media, video-sharing platforms and…
California DOJ Seeks Public Comment on Age Assurance
The California Department of Justice (DOJ) has announced it will hold a public meeting on November 5, 2025, to solicit public comment on its upcoming…
Australia Registers New Industry Codes for Online Safety, Expanding Age Assurance Requirements
Australia’s eSafety Commissioner has registered six new industry codes under the Online Safety Act, expanding mandatory obligations for a wide range of digital…
Macron Plans Social Media Ban for Minors, Suggests Facial Recognition for Enforcement
French President Emmanuel Macron has said he will pursue a nationwide ban on social media access for children under 15 if the European Union fails to take…
Discord Tests Face Scanning and ID Upload for Age Verification in UK and Australia
Discord has launched a limited trial of a new age verification system in the United Kingdom and Australia, requiring select users to confirm their age through…
Arkansas Revises Digital ID Law After Court Strikes Down Age Verification Rules
Arkansas lawmakers are moving forward with revised privacy legislation that reshapes protections related to biometric data and digital identity verification,…
Australia Tests Biometric Age Checks to Restrict Teen Social Media Access
Australia has launched a groundbreaking trial of age verification technology as part of its plan to restrict social media access for users under 16, a key step…