John Z Black

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.

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New Mexico Handed Meta a $375 Million Jury Verdict on Child Safety. Every State AG Is Watching.

John Z Black Mar 25, 2026

Policy, Law & Governance #meta #child-safety #platform-accountability #new-mexico #uk #privacy #regulation

A New Mexico jury just handed Meta its first courtroom defeat over child safety: a $375 million verdict after six weeks of trial. It's not a settlement. It's a proof of concept for state AGs everywhere.

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