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๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Important Deadline Approaching for ZUS on February 28

Certain groups receiving benefits from ZUS must report their income by the end of February to ensure proper payment verification.

Feb 27 โ€ข 19:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
Life & Tech

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.

Feb 27 โ€ข 13:11 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Aktuรกlnฤ›.cz
National & Local

Poland also wants to ban social networks for children under 15. Tusk's government is already preparing a law

The Polish government is preparing a law that would prohibit access to social media for children under 15, making operators responsible for age verification.

Feb 27 โ€ข 06:55 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Poland considers social media ban for under 15s

Poland is planning to impose a social media ban for teenagers under 15, alongside age verification checks for various platforms.

Feb 27 โ€ข 06:52 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Verification Committee of Abalance Criticizes Third-Party Investigation: 'Rough Certification'

A verification committee set up by Abalance criticized a third-party investigation for its alleged inaccuracies regarding financial misreporting.

Feb 27 โ€ข 06:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Starting July 1, 2026: the HB 991 law that seeks to change the electoral roll in Florida and generates controversy

The HB 991 law proposed in Florida aims to implement stricter voting requirements, including citizenship verification and clearer procedures for removing ineligible voters from the electoral roll.

Feb 27 โ€ข 01:48 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Good news in Texas for Trump: the SAVE Act law requiring proof of citizenship to vote has come into effect

Texas has implemented a citizenship verification mechanism that President Trump aims to extend nationwide through the SAVE Act, which requires proof of citizenship to register and vote in federal elections.

Feb 26 โ€ข 15:21 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

How much does the VTV cost in CABA in February 2026

The article discusses the costs and regulations of the Vehicle Technical Verification (VTV) in Buenos Aires for vehicles that exceed certain age or mileage thresholds starting February 2026.

Feb 26 โ€ข 03:11 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Efik professionals push for fair oil-well allocation

The Efik Professionals group in Nigeria has endorsed the scientific verification of oil wells in Cross River State, seeing it as a remedy for historical economic injustices.

Feb 26 โ€ข 01:42 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
Life & Tech

Smart Life: The New Connectivity Arena and OPPO Reno 15's Bet on Balance

The article discusses cybersecurity concerns surrounding exposed software from Persona, a major identity verification provider, and the implications for user privacy and trust.

Feb 25 โ€ข 18:36 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

Big revelation in SIR investigation, 'Rani Begum' turns out to be Bangladeshi, passport-visa seized

A shocking case has emerged in Uttar Pradesh's Hapur district involving a woman posing as 'Rani Begum,' who has been identified as originally from Bangladesh during a voter verification process.

Feb 25 โ€ข 15:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

'Class 10 Admit Card Valid, But Pass Certificate Necessary' - SC's Important Remarks on Bengal SIR Controversy

The Supreme Court clarified that the admit card for Class 10 can be used as a supporting document for identity verification alongside a pass certificate in the ongoing special intensive review process in West Bengal.

Feb 25 โ€ข 13:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
Life & Tech

Apple activates age verification systems in response to global laws

Apple has started implementing an age verification system for app downloads globally to comply with new laws preventing minors from accessing certain apps.

Feb 25 โ€ข 10:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Military Family: how automatic verification by ID works to access the network of discounts and benefits

The Argentine government's 'Military Family' program offers automatic ID verification for military personnel and their families to access various discounts at participating merchants.

Feb 24 โ€ข 20:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

About 18 thousand users may lose the Intermunicipal Single Ticket due to income declaration irregularities

The government of Rio de Janeiro is investigating around 18,000 users of the Intermunicipal Single Ticket for potential illegitimacy of their benefits due to suspicious income declarations.

Feb 24 โ€ข 17:42 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Global News
National & Local

Public health warns of potential Kingston measles exposures

Southeast Public Health is alerting Kingston residents to possible measles exposures following a confirmed case in the community, encouraging vaccination status verification.

Feb 24 โ€ข 16:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

'Children had their data collected': Reddit fined R$ 100 million in the UK

Reddit has been fined over R$ 100 million in the UK for illegally processing children's personal data without proper age verification mechanisms.

Feb 24 โ€ข 14:42 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Nowacka: access to social media for children under 15 will be restricted

Poland's Minister of Education announces plans to restrict social media access for children under 15 due to inadequate age verification.

Feb 24 โ€ข 10:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Novinky.cz
National & Local

Roblox is unable to protect children from sexual predators; faces another lawsuit

Roblox, a popular gaming platform for children, is facing a lawsuit over allegations of failing to protect children from online predators due to inadequate age verification and content moderation.

Feb 24 โ€ข 08:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

This is how mobile certificates can be hacked - A serious warning from a cybersecurity expert

A cybersecurity expert warns about vulnerabilities in the Finnish mobile certificate system, emphasizing risks linked to its use in online identity verification.

Feb 24 โ€ข 07:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
National & Local

Transgender Minnesota lawmaker pushes back on adult site age verification bill over fears of overreach

Minnesota State Rep. Leigh Finke expresses concerns over age verification laws for adult sites, arguing that they could limit access to educational content for LGBTQ youth.

Feb 23 โ€ข 20:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Sky News
National & Local

Porn company handed record fine by UK regulator for failing to verify ages

A UK porn company was fined ยฃ1.35 million by Ofcom for failing to implement age verification checks as required by the Online Safety Act.

Feb 23 โ€ข 11:58 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป LSM
National & Local

Rajev speaks about the changing situation at the Ukrainian front: One cannot currently believe in flag-waving in a village

Military expert Rajev describes the current situation at the Ukrainian front as 'complicated' and warns against believing purported claims of territory control without verification.

Feb 23 โ€ข 04:56 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Expired VTV: When the fine is applied and what sanctions may exist

In Argentina, failing to renew your Vehicle Technical Verification (VTV) leads to immediate fines upon expiration detected by authorities, with no grace period provided.

Feb 20 โ€ข 16:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
Life & Tech

F.A.Z. Podcast Knowledge: How to Keep Children Away from Social Media?

This podcast episode discusses the challenges of enforcing social media bans for children and teenagers, focusing on recent developments in Australia.

Feb 20 โ€ข 15:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

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.

Feb 20 โ€ข 12:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

IBS Management Committee will have an independent verification system linked to a single portal

The IBS Management Committee in Brazil plans to implement an integrated portal for streamlined tax services this year.

Feb 20 โ€ข 12:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช ERR
National & Local

The Lithuanian Parliament is considering a social media ban for those under 16

The Lithuanian Parliament is debating a proposal to ban social media access for people under the age of 16, requiring platforms to enforce age verification.

Feb 20 โ€ข 11:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

Social Media Ban: How Australian Children Bypass Age Verification

Australian children are reportedly bypassing age verification protocols to access social media platforms, despite the implementation of the world's first social media ban.

Feb 20 โ€ข 09:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

Finnish Wonder Product Shakes the World โ€“ Now VTT Tests Whether the Incredible Product Promises Hold True

Finnish startup Donut Lab, known for its bold battery claims, has delivered its innovative battery to VTT, a Finnish research institute, for third-party verification and plans to share the test results publicly.

Feb 20 โ€ข 08:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

British Embarrassment with Discord's Age Verification: Data Retained Longer Than Promised

British users express outrage as Discord admits to retaining age verification data longer than initially promised.

Feb 20 โ€ข 07:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

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.

Feb 20 โ€ข 07:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

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.

Feb 20 โ€ข 06:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

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.

Feb 20 โ€ข 00:46 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ ABP Ananda
National & Local

SIR News: Uncertainty Regarding the Final Voter List to be Published on February 28 Due to Pending Document Verification

The publication of the final voter list in India, previously set for February 28, has been thrown into uncertainty due to incomplete document verification processes.

Feb 19 โ€ข 15:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Schedule an Appointment for the Biometric CURP Online: How to Schedule It to Ensure the Process? Step by Step

The article explains how to schedule an appointment for obtaining the biometric CURP in Mexico amidst reported long wait times and the necessity of making an appointment to avoid being turned away.

Feb 19 โ€ข 12:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

The Bold Claims of Donut Lab Founders' AI Company Have Professors Wondering - 'Independent Verification Needed'

Yle reports on the dubious claims made by Donut Lab's founders regarding their AI company's battery technology, prompting calls for independent verification from experts.

Feb 19 โ€ข 09:27 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Novinky.cz
National & Local

Discord Will Introduce Age Verification in March

Discord will implement age verification measures starting in March.

Feb 19 โ€ข 08:27 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Kyiv Independent
National & Local

Russian 'mothership' drones prompt Ukraine to weigh passport requirement for SIM card sales

Ukraine is considering requiring passport verification for buying local SIM cards as a response to the use of Russian 'mothership' drones that extend the operational range of FPV drones.

Feb 18 โ€ข 15:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
World

Ukrainian president announces progress on verification of a potential ceasefire

President Volodymyr Zelensky announced progress in defining the verification mechanisms for a potential ceasefire, though no political agreement has been reached.

Feb 18 โ€ข 11:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
World

Pezejkian: Tehran open to 'verification' that it does not seek nuclear weapons

Iranian President Masoud Pezejkian stated that Tehran is open to verification that it does not seek nuclear weapons as talks between Iran and the U.S. resume.

Feb 17 โ€ข 18:25 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
World

Iran is willing to allow verification that it is not seeking nuclear weapons

The Iranian president stated that Iran is open to verification of its nuclear program during negotiations with the United States.

Feb 17 โ€ข 18:22 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
World

Bezhakian: We accept any verification mechanism to prove we are not seeking nuclear weapons

Iran's President Masoud Bezhakian stated that the country accepts any verification mechanism to demonstrate its non-pursuit of nuclear weapons while refusing to abandon peaceful nuclear industry.

Feb 17 โ€ข 16:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
National & Local

ChatGPT will start verifying the age of its users in Europe

OpenAI's ChatGPT will implement age verification for its users in Europe, requiring them to provide a selfie video or identification to unlock usage restrictions.

Feb 17 โ€ข 13:43 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
National & Local

Marinakis on documents from Kaisariani: "If they are genuine, they must be purchased"

Liberal Greek political figure Pavlos Marinakis emphasizes the need to acquire historical documents from a recent eBay auction, contingent on their authenticity verification.

Feb 16 โ€ข 09:56 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Are you going to buy a new plot? Check these documents before loosening your purse strings

The article outlines essential documents and verification processes one should consider when purchasing land in India to avoid legal complications.

Feb 16 โ€ข 06:59 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

Uganda: Museveni Defends BVV Machines As Key to Credible Polls, Says Technology Closed Opposition's 'Cheating Lifeline'

President Museveni asserts that the implementation of Biometric Voter Verification (BVV) machines in the recent elections was crucial for ensuring electoral integrity and reducing fraud.

Feb 16 โ€ข 05:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ ABP Ananda
World

What a scene! Pakistan's Munir in this situation in Germany, the security guard said at the Munich conference... 'Stop!'

Pakistani Army Chief Asim Munir faced an embarrassing moment at the Munich Security Conference when security personnel halted him for ID verification, leading to widespread mockery on social media.

Feb 16 โ€ข 03:52 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
National & Local

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.

Feb 15 โ€ข 19:52 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

Mass exodus from Discord: Finnish service started gaining interest

Discord users are concerned about new age verification policies, leading to a significant increase in searches for alternative platforms.

Feb 15 โ€ข 18:30 UTC

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