EU Updates Age Verification Standards for Minors
The EU has updated its age verification standards for minors, focusing on privacy-preserving methods.
India's proposed Digital Privacy Data Protection Act, 2023, requires websites and online services to verify user age and obtain verifiable parental consent for minors.
the company is required to meet additional obligations, such as obtaining verifiable parental consent and refraining from profiling minors for targeted advertising.
The proposal has drawn criticism for potential privacy implications, with concerns over accuracy and data minimisation, as noted by the Commission nationale de l’informatique et des libertés (CNIL).
Author's summary: EU updates age verification standards for minors with a focus on privacy.