…New York's proposed age-based restrictions follow several online platforms implementing their own verification systems. Sony recently confirmed that it will be adding age verification to the PlayStation 5 in 2026…
…co. "Even targeted age restrictions of specific features could mean that all users are required to complete intrusive age assurance processes to retain full access… Implementing such access restrictions hinges on all…
…Some policymakers, including England's Children's Commissioner, have called for VPN services to be restricted to adults only. The EPRS paper acknowledges that current age-assurance methods are "relatively easy for…
…Apple’s support pages suggest that failing to verify your age may restrict access to certain services or features altogether, though the company hasn’t specified which are affected. To confirm your…
We all want young people to be safe online, but we don’t need to trade everyone's digital rights to achieve it. These new restrictive mandates are used to justify government-led censorship and expanded surveillance. That…
In late 2025, Australia’s government rolled out the first complete ban on users under 16 from having social media accounts. In the United Kingdom, rules took effect in mid-2025 under the Online Safety Act that require al…
…Roblox is introducing age-segmented accounts-Kids (5-9), Select (9-15), and Standard (16+)-to enhance child safety by restricting game access and chat features based on age. Parental controls, content…
…and the ability for strangers to contact children under the age of 16 across all platforms. In an effort to restrict late-night doomscrolling, it will also consider introducing an overnight social…
…The UK’s forthcoming plan will be modeled on Australia’s, which requires platforms to verify users’ ages or face fines. Restrictions could take effect as soon as early 2027. The UK…
…When app content restrictions are set for a child, apps with age ratings that exceed the restrictions will not appear on the App Store in places like the Today, Games, and Apps…
…may become restricted for users who have not verified their age." Sony uses Yoti for age verification, which is the same service Microsoft uses for Xbox. Microsoft began implementing age verification in…
…any platform-imposed technical or contractual restrictions imposed by the provider or developer on installing all modified versions." For its part, the California Digital Age Assurance Act, bill AB 1856 , now contains…
