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politics14 days ago•3 min saved

EU weighs bloc-wide social media ban for minors this summer

The European Commission is preparing a bloc-wide plan to restrict minors’ access to social media as early as this summer, spurred by member states pressing for stronger protections. An independent expert panel on online child safety is evaluating options, including a minimum age and an EU-wide age-verification system modeled on the Digital COVID Certificate. The move could outpace France’s national ban for under-15s, but technical and privacy hurdles remain. The EU is also scrutinizing platforms under the Digital Services Act and considering further steps in the Digital Fairness Act; Australia and Indonesia have already enacted similar measures.

via Euronews.com|

#ageverification #childprotection #digitalregulation

policy20 days ago•6 min saved

New Mexico seeks sweeping Meta safeguards and billions in relief in phase two

New Mexico is asking in the trial’s second phase for a $3.7 billion abatement plan requiring Meta to fund teen-safety programs and implement measures such as age verification, a 99% CSAM-detection target, and restrictions on teen notifications, arguing these steps address a public-nuisance linked to youth harm. Judge Bryan Biedscheid says he’s wary of overreach, while Meta contends the relief is unworkable and could force it to leave the state. The case follows a $375 million jury verdict and a finding of 75,000 Unfair Practices Act violations, with potential implications for similar lawsuits and broader social-media regulation and enforcement, including debates over First Amendment and Section 230 considerations.

via The Verge|

#ageverification #csam #meta

technology1 month ago•10 min saved

Discord's Age-Verification Gaps Exposed in Dad's Nightmarish Hack Rescue

A father fights through Discord’s unhelpful support after his underage daughter—who lied about her age to join—gets hacked and used to target other minors. A data dump shows Discord knew she was a teen before the breach, yet support tickets were closed and escalation was limited, illustrating safety gaps and privacy concerns. The case feeds into broader calls for stronger age checks, with Discord proposing on-device verification and reduced ID collection as global age checks roll out, while parents remain wary about data collection and ongoing access.

via Ars Technica|

#ageverification #discord #onlinesafety

technology-policy2 months ago•35 min saved

California’s Age-Verification Push for OS Faces Feasibility and Privacy Hurdles

California’s AB 1043 would require OS providers to add an age-verification step and an API to relay the user’s age bracket to apps and stores by January 1, 2027, with penalties for non‑compliance. The piece flags questions about how practical and enforceable the measure is, potential privacy risks of collecting age data, and the impact on open-source projects and the broader app ecosystem, suggesting the law could be more nuisance than effective and may invite amendments or workarounds.

via Hackaday|

#ageverification #california #legislation

technology-and-law2 years ago•5 min saved

"Pornhub Blocks Access in Montana, NC Amid Age-Verification Law Dispute"

Pornhub, owned by Aylo, has blocked access to its adult sites in Montana and North Carolina in response to new state laws requiring age verification to view adult content. The company argues that ID checks for each login compromise user safety and privacy and advocates for device-based age verification instead. While lobbying tech giants for a device-based solution, Pornhub is also facing regulatory challenges in the EU, where it has been designated as a "Very Large Online Platform" and must comply with stringent child safety measures. Amidst these challenges, Pornhub has agreed to pay $1.8 million to sex trafficking victims and enhance its content moderation following a federal investigation.

via Ars Technica|

##ageverification #contentmoderation

technology-and-business2 years ago•2 min saved

"Pornhub Expands User Block in Additional States Ahead of New Legislation"

Pornhub has restricted access to its site for users in North Carolina and Montana in response to new age verification laws that require users to confirm their age with third-party verification. This action is part of Pornhub's protest against the laws, which they argue compromise user privacy and safety. The site has previously blocked access in other states with similar legislation. Users attempting to access Pornhub from the affected states are met with a video message explaining the site's position on the issue.

via Business Insider|

##ageverification #montana

law-and-government2 years ago•2 min saved

"New Law Triggers Porn Site Access Blockade in North Carolina"

Pornhub has blocked access to its site for users in Montana in response to a new law requiring age verification to view adult content. Montana Senate Bill 544 mandates that individuals must prove they are at least 18 years old using methods like government-issued ID, which Pornhub argues compromises user safety and privacy. The law, which passed with bipartisan support and is set to take effect on January 1, 2024, has sparked debate over privacy and free speech rights. This move by Pornhub reflects ongoing legal disputes in the U.S. regarding access to sexually explicit material online.

via Newsweek|

##ageverification #freespeech