age-verification

Regulators on Both Sides of the Atlantic Are Forcing Platforms to Verify Who's Online

John Z Black Mar 27, 2026

Policy, Law & Governance #age-verification #privacy #apple #snapchat #dsa #child-safety #uk-online-safety-act #regulation

Apple rolled out mandatory age verification for all UK iPhone users. The EU opened a formal DSA investigation into Snapchat. The era of anonymous sign-ups is ending, and it's moving faster than most platforms planned.