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 and privacy of verification methods, as noted by the Commission nationale de l’informatique et des libertés (CNIL).
The EU's update aims to address these concerns, prioritizing user privacy and data minimization.
Author's summary: EU updates age verification standards.