EU Updates Age Verification Standards for Minors

EU Updates Age Verification Standards for Minors

The EU has updated its age verification standards for minors, with a focus 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 proposal has drawn criticism for its potential privacy implications, with concerns over the accuracy and privacy of verification methods, as noted by the Commission nationale de l’informatique et des libertés (CNIL).

The EU's updated standards aim to balance age verification with data minimisation principles and user security.

Author's summary: EU updates age verification standards.

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