The EU has updated its age verification standards for minors, with a focus on privacy-preserving methods.
India's proposed Digital Privacy Data Protection Act, 2023, requires websites and online services to verify user age, with additional obligations for minors, including obtaining verifiable parental consent and refraining from targeted advertising.
The proposal has drawn criticism for its potential privacy implications, with concerns over the accuracy of verification methods and adherence to data minimisation principles, as noted by the Commission nationale de l’informatique et des libertés (CNIL).
Author's summary: EU updates age verification standards to prioritize privacy.