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Online Age Verification Rules Are Popping Up Everywhere. Here's What You Need to Know
Most states across the US are considering or introducing age verification laws. The result right now is a mishmash of rules.
Last month the UK became one of the first countries to mandate that tech companies verify the age of people using online services where they might be exposed to harmful content, including pornography. This could involve showing a government ID; running banking, mobile carrier or credit card checks; or using a digital identity service where your verified age is stored in a wallet. The week the UK's Online Safety Act came into force, free VPNs shot up Apple's App Store rankings, suggesting many people were attempting to avoid verifying their ages.
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