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Legislative changes in Florida: minors will not be allowed to use social media starting in January 2025

2024-12-25 Per Henrikson

UK to Enforce Facial Recognition for Social Media Age Checks

2024-12-23 Per Henrikson

UK Government to roll out digital IDs for age verification

2024-12-23 Per Henrikson

UK plans Digital Age Verification for Pubgoers in 2025

2024-12-22 Ian Fleming

People will be able to use digital ID's on their phones to verify their age when purchasing alcohol in pubs, clubs, and shops from next year.

New Zealand releases Biometrics Code for public consultation

2024-12-18 Per Henrikson

The 124-page draft Biometrics Code is now available for consultation. Members of the public and “any agencies it would apply to” are invited to submit input.

Congress Pushes to Combat AI Deepfakes in Year-End Funding Deal

2024-12-18 Per Henrikson

A bill aimed at combating the rise of deepfake pornography has been incorporated into the year-end government funding package.

Istanbul mandates facial recognition cameras for liquor stores

2024-12-17 Ian Fleming

In Istanbul, businesses selling alcohol and cigarettes are now required to install facial recognition camera systems. Footage must be stored for at least one month, and establishments failing to comply will face penalties.

Delhi denies digital ID for booze with ID cards mandatory

2024-12-17 Ian Fleming

The directive comes in response to violations detected during routine inspections by the excise department, which found instances of underage drinking at various establishments.

12 US States Now With Teens' Social Media Regulation

2024-12-12 Per Henrikson

12 states have passed legislation to require parental consent for teen social media access, transforming how millions of young Americans use Instagram and TikTok.

UK ministers preparing to change the law on digital ID being accepted to confirm customers are over the minimum age

2024-12-09 Per Henrikson

UK ministers are preparing to change the law on digital ID being accepted to confirm customers are over the minimum age to buy alcohol. A

Argentina mandates biometric age checks and ID verification for gambling

2024-12-06 Per Henrikson

The emphasis on IDV in Argentina mirrors global trends, with regulators turning to biometric and digital identity solutions.

Papua New Guinea to ban social media for youth, require age verification for adults

2024-12-03 Per Henrikson

The ambiguity around which platforms could be covered by the law suggests PNG is having the same conversations as Australia about sites like YouTube.