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FTC Encourages Age-Verification Tech to Strengthen COPPA Protections
technology17 hours ago

FTC Encourages Age-Verification Tech to Strengthen COPPA Protections

The FTC issued a policy statement saying it will not pursue COPPA enforcement actions against general‑ or mixed‑audience sites that collect personal information solely to determine a user’s age through age‑verification tech, provided they meet strict conditions (no extra use or retention, proper third‑party assurances, clear notices, reasonable security, and likely accurate age results). The agency also plans to review the COPPA Rule as age‑verification technologies evolve, with the policy remaining in effect until final rule amendments.

via Federal Trade Commission (.gov)|
#age-verification#childrens-privacy#coppa
Discord delays age checks and tests non-face verification options
technology1 day ago

Discord delays age checks and tests non-face verification options

Discord has pushed back its global age-verification rollout to the latter half of the year after user backlash, saying only a minority will need to verify their age and that non-face options like credit-card verification will be explored; the company will publish its age-determination methodology, insists it won’t read messages or store verification images, and aims to align with upcoming youth-access rules while addressing widespread trust concerns.

via BBC|
#age-verification#credit-card-verification#discord
Discord Delays Global Age Verification to 2026, Expands Transparency and Options
technology1 day ago

Discord Delays Global Age Verification to 2026, Expands Transparency and Options

Discord has pushed its global age-verification rollout to the second half of 2026 after backlash and confusion. The company says it will add more age-verification options (including credit-card-based checks), publish a list of verification vendors, and require on-device facial-age estimation with a strict on-device rule, while offering spoiler channels as an alternative to age-gated content. In regions with laws mandating verification (UK, Australia, soon Brazil), adults will verify via vendors like k-ID to access age-restricted content. Discord also plans to publish its age-estimation methodology, open-source its safety engine (Osprey), and note that Persona did not meet the on-device bar, prompting greater vendor transparency. The plan reportedly would affect about 10% of accounts, and Discord emphasizes it does not read users’ messages.

via The Verge|
#age-verification#digital-identity#privacy
Germany backs ban on social media for under-14s and EU-wide age checks
world4 days ago

Germany backs ban on social media for under-14s and EU-wide age checks

Germany’s ruling conservatives approved a motion at a Stuttgart party conference to ban social media use for under-14s, impose stricter digital-age verification, and levy fines on platforms that don’t enforce limits, while calling for EU-wide harmonization of age standards. The move signals growing momentum across Europe for tougher online restrictions, though Germany’s federal structure means state-level coordination is required for nationwide rules; public reactions from students and teachers reveal mixed views on practicality and parental choice.

via Reuters|
#age-verification#eu-harmonization#germany
Discord’s UK age-check pilot with Persona triggers privacy backlash
technology5 days ago

Discord’s UK age-check pilot with Persona triggers privacy backlash

Discord’s UK-era age-verification pilot with Persona drew backlash over how data was handled and stored, amid fears of government access and privacy risks. Discord said most data were deleted after age confirmation and that Persona is no longer a partner; the test ran for under a month, raising questions about data retention, vendor transparency, and trust as the platform plans broader age checks.

via Ars Technica|
#age-verification#discord#persona
Top streamers raise privacy alarms as Discord tightens age checks
technology5 days ago

Top streamers raise privacy alarms as Discord tightens age checks

Discord’s planned March rollout will place many users in a teen-by-default mode, requiring facial scans or IDs to access full features unless an adult is clearly identified. High-profile streamers like Eret, Tubbo and Pikachulita warn this could expose sensitive data after a previous breach of ID photos, even as Discord says facial scans stay on-device and IDs are deleted after age verification. Experts say age-verification should protect minors without eroding trust, urging transparent data handling, while creators seek safety for their communities without compromising privacy.

via BBC|
#age-verification#data-breach#discord
Discord’s Age Check Trial Sparks Palantir Ties and Privacy Fears
technology11 days ago

Discord’s Age Check Trial Sparks Palantir Ties and Privacy Fears

As part of preparing for the UK Online Safety Act, Discord is testing global age-verification via the Persona service, with some users already prompted ahead of a March rollout. Persona is backed by Founders Fund, whose ties to Peter Thiel and Palantir have drawn privacy concerns about surveillance and data use. Discord describes the test as limited and says any collected data will be stored for seven days, though the broader long‑term use remains unclear.

via Kotaku|
#age-verification#discord#palantir
Discord's age-verification rollout may temporarily store UK selfies for up to 7 days
technology11 days ago

Discord's age-verification rollout may temporarily store UK selfies for up to 7 days

Discord's global 'teen-by-default' age-verification rollout will require facial age estimation or ID to access certain features; UK users now see FAQ language indicating selfies and identity data may be processed by the Persona age-assurance vendor and stored temporarily for up to seven days before deletion, a shift from the promise that data would never leave the device. Discord says data is blurred and only what's needed is used, but concerns persist about vendor ties and past data breaches as the rollout begins in March.

via Eurogamer|
#age-verification#data-storage#discord
Discord’s Age Gate Sparks Privacy Backlash After Breach
technology11 days ago

Discord’s Age Gate Sparks Privacy Backlash After Breach

The Electronic Frontier Foundation warns that Discord’s voluntary rollout of age verification—using an age-inference system for most users and forcing government IDs or facial scans via third‑party vendors for some—risks privacy, chilling effects, and misclassification, especially after a 2025 data breach exposed ID data. While Discord claims IDs aren’t linked to accounts and scans stay on-device, privacy risks persist given unreliable facial-age tech and limited audits. EFF urges stopping non-mandated age gates and offers guidance for users facing age gates.

via Electronic Frontier Foundation|
#age-gating#age-verification#data-breach
Discord to Roll Out Global Age Verification, Defaulting Accounts to Teen-Only Experience
technology16 days ago

Discord to Roll Out Global Age Verification, Defaulting Accounts to Teen-Only Experience

Discord announced a phased global rollout starting in March that will mark all accounts as teen-appropriate by default. Adults will need to upload a face scan or government ID via a third-party verifier to regain full access to features and channels, with updated safety settings and restricted access to age‑restricted spaces. The plan follows a 2025 data breach affecting about 70,000 users and has drawn criticism over privacy and trust in third‑party verification systems.

via aftermath.site|
#age-verification#data-breach#discord
Discord rolls out on-device age checks, triggering privacy backlash after 70,000 IDs breached
technology16 days ago

Discord rolls out on-device age checks, triggering privacy backlash after 70,000 IDs breached

Discord plans a global rollout of age verification for adult-content access using on-device facial age estimation or off-device government-ID checks, with selfies kept on the user’s device and IDs verified off-device before deletion. This follows a breach that exposed 70,000 IDs and has sparked privacy and security concerns about data handling and verification accuracy, as some users may avoid verification or find ways to bypass it while Discord contends most users will only verify once.

via Ars Technica|
#age-verification#data-breach#discord
Discord tightens safety with one-time age check for adult content
technology17 days ago

Discord tightens safety with one-time age check for adult content

Discord says it will roll out a March-wide safety update that by default provides a teen-appropriate experience; unlocking adult content and access to age-restricted spaces will require a one-time age verification (either a selfie video for age estimation or government ID with vendor partners). Unverified accounts will see blurred sensitive content and be blocked from age-restricted channels, servers, and app commands, while DMs from unknown users will go to a separate inbox. Some users may need multiple verification steps, and Discord plans future options like an age-inference model; the company is also forming a Teen Council to help shape teen safety policy.

via Engadget|
#adult-content#age-verification#child-safety
Discord to roll out global age checks, defaulting users to teen mode
technology17 days ago

Discord to roll out global age checks, defaulting users to teen mode

Discord will globally require age verification next month, automatically placing accounts in a teen-appropriate mode unless users prove they are adults. Unverified users will be restricted from age-restricted servers and Stage channels, face content filters, and have DMs from unfamiliar users redirected. Verification options include on-device facial age estimation or submitting a government ID to a third-party vendor, with IDs deleted after verification and no biometric scanning. An age-inference model may allow some users to skip other checks if it’s highly confident they’re adults. The move follows global safety regulations and prior regional checks, with the company citing privacy safeguards and a vendor change after a data breach.

via theverge.com|
#age-verification#online-safety#policy