EU Updates Age Verification Standards for Minors

EU Updates Age Verification Standards for Minors

The EU has updated its age verification standards for minors, prioritizing privacy-preserving methods.

India's proposed Digital Privacy Data Protection Act, 2023, requires websites and online services to verify user age, with additional obligations for minors, including obtaining parental consent and refraining from targeted advertising.

The proposal has drawn criticism for potential privacy implications, with concerns over accuracy, privacy, and data minimisation, as noted by the Commission nationale de l’informatique et des libertés (CNIL).

Author's summary: EU updates age verification standards.

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