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PlayStation Mandates Age Verification for UK and Ireland by June

Sony requires UK and Ireland PlayStation users to verify their age via Yoti facial scan or ID document by June 2026 to keep social and communication features.

April 21, 2026

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Discord Delays Global Age Verification to H2 2026, Cuts Ties with Persona

Discord has pushed back its planned global age assurance rollout to the second half of 2026 and severed its relationship with identity verification vendor…

February 25, 2026

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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…

April 21, 2025

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