… Sony has partnered with Yoti to handle age verification in the UK and Ireland, and you can verify using a mobile number, face scan, or ID. Sony’s restrictions on social features are similar to how Microsoft rolled out age verification on Xbox last year. …
… A later study found that only 7% used a VPN to circumvent age restrictions, with most young users bypassing age gates simply by entering a fake birthdate or using a parent's login. …
… The bill also aims to curb minors' ability to interact freely with strangers on gaming platforms like Roblox and Minecraft , which currently have few or no widespread age-based restrictions. …
Samsung Care+ loosens restrictions on Galaxy phone age to sign up, discounted enrollment Andrew Romero | Jun 1 2026 - 10:24 am PT | Jun 1 2026 - 10:24 am PT Samsung Care+ Theft and Loss is normally reserved for new devices, but the company announced it’s opening open enrollment for the insurance pl… …
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…
… That age verification has typically required users to either upload credit card information or government ID, or agree to a face scan to estimate their age. “Tech companies have had countless opportunities to keep children safe, yet they have failed to act,” said technology secretary Liz Kendall. “… …
… Roblox also began requiring age checks and those results were not great .
… A May 2026 study from Internet Matter found that just 7% of children were using VPNs to circumvent age restrictions. Rather than using VPNs, Mozilla has found kids tend to get around restrictions by entering a fake birthdate or using their parents’ log-ins or devices. …
… "This will be backed up by stronger requirements for age checks on platforms," adds an explainer on the UK government website . …
… Strong enforcement of age rules undermines data privacy . How Does Age Enforcement Actually Work? Most age-restriction laws follow a familiar pattern. They set a minimum age and require platforms to take “reasonable steps” or “effective measures” to prevent underage access. …
… This type of profile incorporates content restrictions and parental controls enabled by default, with the aim of providing a safer environment for this age group. …
