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Big news from the EU. The proposed EU KIDS Act puts age assurance, parental responsibility, safety by design & accountability at the center of protecting minors online.
Read the overview >>
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#EUKIDSAct #AgeAssurance
$400M. $18B. Within days of each other.
Two massive settlements involving children’s online privacy & safety.
Our open invitation to Meta, TikTok & YouTube:
Listen to the signal. A minor is present. Protection should follow.
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#ageassurance #coppa #MPR
New York released the final rules implementing the SAFE for Kids Act, giving platforms a clear roadmap for privacy-preserving age assurance and parental consent ahead of the Jan 25, 2027 effective date.
Orgs should begin preparing now.
PRIVO can help! #ageverification #consent
AI is transforming EdTech—but how do we protect student privacy while embracing innovation? In this episode of #PoweringPrivacy, Amelia Vance talks about AI in education, student privacy, and what EdTech leaders need to know.
🎧 Listen now: hubs.li/Q04pN7810
#EdTech #AI
The Texas App Store Accountability Act (TASAA) is moving forward. The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to reinstate the injunction that previously blocked enforcement.
Read our blog to understand what organizations should be doing now to comply> hubs.li/Q04p52qj0
AI chatbots are becoming part of children’s digital lives. Are we asking the right questions?
Dr. Sara Grimes explores the risks, opportunities, and why responsible AI design matters for young users in the latest episode of Powering Privacy.
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#AI
A federal judge has temporarily blocked key parts of Nebraska’s social media law, including age verification and parental consent requirements for users under 18.
One provision allowing parental monitoring dashboards remains in effect.
#Privacy #AgeAssurance
Is there really a “silver bullet” for age assurance?
Michael Murray of the UK’s ICO says that’s the wrong place to start. Hear his insights on age assurance, children’s privacy, and protecting young users in the latest episode of Powering Privacy.
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July 1 brings new state privacy requirements.
Arkansas’ ACTOPPA expands protections for teens 13–16, banning targeted ads using known teen data.
Utah’s Digital Choice Act introduces new social media data portability rights.
Privacy laws continue to evolve.
Is your org ready?
Introducing Powering Privacy—PRIVO’s new podcast exploring the future of children’s privacy & safety. Our launch episodes feature Michael Murray, Sara Grimes, and Amelia Vance, with conversations on age assurance, AI, online safety, & more.
Listen now: hubs.li/Q04mSMrV0
Regulatory Update
The House has advanced a bipartisan children’s online safety package, but Senate negotiations continue. Regardless of the outcome, companies serving children and teens should prepare now—not later. More in the comments. 👇
#OnlineSafety #Privacy #AgeAssurance
Here is a recent article from The Hill that provides additional context on the House and Senate negotiations.
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Ohio’s Social Media Parental Notification Act is now enforceable after a federal appeals court ruling on June 18. If your platform serves users u16, don’t assume this law is still blocked.
Learn more > hubs.li/Q04mjBPd0
#Privacy #AgeAssurance #Ohio #parentconsent
The UK has announced plans to restrict social media access for under-16s and introduce additional protections around livestreaming, stranger communication, gaming environments, and AI chatbots.
The direction is clear: age assurance is becoming critical compliance infrastructure.
The FTC has begun enforcing the TAKE IT DOWN Act. Platforms must remove reported nonconsensual intimate imagery — including AI-generated deepfakes — within 48 hrs or face potential penalties of up to $53,088 per violation. Online safety obligations are becoming enforceable.
Utah’s SEDI initiative could redefine how companies approach digital identity, child safety, privacy & age assurance — without relying on invasive data collection or surveillance. PRIVO is excited to be part of this initiative. Read our blog to learn more
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TikTok nearing a $400M settlement over alleged children’s privacy violations is a reminder that the real cost goes far beyond the fine itself: legal fees, investigations, PR fallout, and lost trust.
Why ignoring minors online is expensive:
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The updated COPPA Rule is now in effect. Many companies believe they are compliant, but critical compliance gaps remain. Our latest blog breaks down where regulators are looking first, what enforcement actually looks like and what to do next.
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#COPPA
UK commits to social media restrictions for under-16s—targeting harmful algorithms, addictive features & unsafe interactions. This isn’t “if” anymore—it’s happening.
Companies need age verification + age-appropriate design now.
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#ageverification
