US EditionHow will age verification for porn work and what about your data?
UNITED KINGDOM, JUL 16 – The UK and EU mandate robust age verification by July 2025 to protect minors from online pornography, with Ofcom estimating 14 million viewers affected.
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Meta Prepares Broader Rollout of Age Verification Tool to Meet New Compliance Standards
Meta is preparing to expand its video selfie verification tool as governments increase pressure on platforms to restrict access based on user age. This step follows recent updates to Facebook’s support page, where the platform now states that people trying to access age-limited features may be asked to prove their age. Verification Using ID or SelfieAnyone who appears underage and tries to access content for adults could be prompted to submit ad…
The European Commission this week unveiled the technical details of a prototype age verification app. It should serve to more effectively verify age when accessing the internet. The Commission thus fulfills one of the objectives of the European Digital Services Act. At the same time, it meets the efforts of some countries to restrict children's access to social networks and other websites. Politico reports, for example.
UK Age Verification Laws Enforceable July 2025: What You Need to Know and How Shufti Can Help
In early 2025, Ofcom delivered final guidance under the Online Safety Act 2023, mandating robust age assurance measures on platforms that provide access to adult content, especially pornography. This article unpacks what’s changing in July 2025, why it matters for platforms operating in or accessible from the UK, and how Shufti, an AVPA member, is well-positioned to help you comply while building trust and enhancing user experience. What’s chan…
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