ECA Digital: 'If you know someone against it, be suspicious,' says Felca about the law that now requires digital platforms to check ages
Influencer Felca discusses Brazil's new ECA Digital law mandating age verification on digital platforms, urging people to question the opposition to the legislation.
Digital ECA: Agency discourages facial recognition and limits data use in age verification
The Brazilian Agency for Data Protection is proposing strict guidelines for online age verification, advocating caution with biometric methods and preferences for systems that confirm users are over 18 without revealing their identity.
ECA Digital: effective age verification begins in 2027
Effective supervision of age verification on social networks is set to start in 2027 as announced by Brazil's National Data Protection Authority (ANPD).
Digital ECA: porn sites still do not verify age, and networks try to guess age range
On the first day of the Digital Statute of Children and Adolescents (ECA Digital) implementation in Brazil, several pornographic websites continued to allow users to self-declare their age without proper verification.
Digital Child Statute: Google and Meta explain how they verify users' age
Google and Meta outlined their age verification mechanisms in Brazil coinciding with the enforcement of the Digital Child Statute.
Rimi introduces new digital solution for age verification in stores
Rimi Latvia has implemented a digital age verification solution using Smart-ID at its self-service checkouts.
Platforms must verify users' age starting this Tuesday; see how it will work
Starting Tuesday, social media and online services must implement age verification for users to better protect children and adolescents.
Age verification can combat pornography addiction
Brazil's new Digital Child and Adolescent Statute requires age verification for accessing pornographic websites, aiming to protect minors.
Digital ECA comes into effect this Tuesday (17); see what changes for platforms and users
Brazil's Digital ECA establishes new regulations for protecting minors online, requiring technology companies to implement age verification and content protection measures.
Remote surgery for cancer, identity verification at parcel terminals, and 'WhatsApp' for children. Technology news
Meta introduces a new feature for WhatsApp that allows children under the age of 13 to use the platform with parent-controlled accounts.
Age verification of ECA Digital may take months; porn sector awaits guidance
The implementation of age verification under Brazil's ECA Digital law will not be immediate and may take months, with the government currently drafting a regulatory decree.
Dispute with the EU: X Concedes After EU Fine on Blue Checkmarks
The social media platform X, founded by Elon Musk, plans to modify its verification system in the EU in response to a €120 million fine imposed due to violations of the Digital Services Act.
Oliver Laas: Age Verification in Operating Systems
The article discusses the implications of age verification laws in digital platforms as they expand globally, particularly looking at examples from Australia, the UK, and the US.
Australia launches age verification for accessing pornography
Australia has implemented new digital safety regulations requiring users to prove they are over 18 years old to access pornography and restricted online content.
Porn websites begin blocking Australian users as deadline for age verification compliance looms
Several adult websites have started blocking Australian users ahead of a new law requiring age verification, with significant fines for non-compliance.
Age Verification Platforms: Intriguing Details in the 'Persona' Code
A security investigation uncovers a significant vulnerability in the age verification systems used by popular digital platforms like Discord and ChatGPT.
Grindr begins to require age verification for users in Brazil
Grindr has started implementing age verification for users in Brazil to comply with new legal requirements.
Grindr starts requiring age verification for users in Brazil
Grindr has begun implementing age verification for users in Brazil to comply with new digital child protection laws.
Member of Parliament Proposes Setting 16-Year Age Limit for Social Networks
A Lithuanian parliament member has proposed that the legal age for using social media should be set at 16, along with mandatory age verification mechanisms for platforms.
As of July 1st: the new Florida law that would eliminate yellow stickers on vehicle plates
Florida is moving towards a new law that would remove yellow stickers from vehicle registration plates, opting for an electronic verification system instead.
Digital Policy: SPD Calls for Social Media Ban for Children Under 14
The SPD party in Germany is advocating for a social media ban for children under 14 years old, proposing age verification via the EUDI-Wallet app.
Protecting Without Surveillance: The Great Dilemma of Age Verification in Brazil
Brazil's new Digital Statute for Children and Adolescents mandates age verification on risky online platforms, raising concerns about privacy and autonomy for young users.
VIDEOS: Good Morning Rio on Wednesday, February 11, 2026
The article covers various news highlights including a Tesla accident, a police operation against online sexual crimes, concerns about a narrative involving Lula, the use of AI in child abuse image creation, and the adoption of age verification by social networks.
Google allows account recovery with selfie, but registration is required; see how to do it
Google has introduced a new method of account recovery using video selfies for users who have lost access to their accounts due to device theft or loss.
There are new services in the mObywatel application. Security guide and more
The article discusses new services launched in the mObywatel application, including identity document security features and the introduction of mObywatel Junior.
Assassination of Symbolism: Dissecting an Israeli Campaign Against Dr. Hossam Abu Safia's Championship
A digital verification team revealed a systematic Israeli campaign targeting Palestinian doctor Hossam Abu Safia, aimed at justifying his continued detention and undermining his medical and humanitarian identity.
Spain moves towards banning social media for under 16s: Sanchez government tightening regulation and confrontation with Musk
Spain, following Australia and France, is moving to implement a ban on social media for those under 16, with Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez stating that the government will require digital platforms to effectively verify users' ages.
Spain bans social media for minors under 16
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez announced a ban on social media access for minors under 16, requiring platforms to implement age verification systems to create a safer digital environment.
Government announces new tool. It will help verify age on the internet, among other things
The European Digital Identity Wallet (EUDIW) will offer features for confirming identity for public and some commercial services while allowing selective sharing of data.
A new way to verify identity electronically has emerged in Lithuania
Lithuania introduces a new electronic identity verification service that enhances user choice, builds trust in digital services, and fosters healthy competition among providers.
Mandatory Verification of Digital Identity on Social Networks in the EU: What Could Change
The EU's potential move towards mandatory digital identity verification on social media, spurred by Ireland's upcoming EU presidency in 2026, aims to combat anonymous threats and abuse but raises concerns over privacy and implementation.