Bill waiving ID and birth‑certificate fees for unhoused young adults gets first hearing Rep. Genevieve Mina introduced HB 334 to waive fees and allow alternative proof of identity for unhoused transition‑age youth (18–25) to obtain state IDs and certified birth certificates; Covenant House and the Alaska Coalition on Housing testified that documentation barriers lock youth out of jobs, housing and services.

A new bill aims to break down barriers for unhoused young adults in Alaska, allowing them to access essential IDs and birth certificates that can change their lives.

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Your Vape Wants to Know How Old You Are Companies hope that biometric age-verification tech in cartridges could put flavored vapes back in business. But it's unlikely to solve the real problems.

Your #Vape Wants to Know How Old You Are

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Android developers just got a new verification layer - Help Net Security Google rolls out Android developer verification and app registration, with enforcement starting September 2026 and global expansion in 2027.

Android developers just got a new verification layer

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On Wednesday, Apple unveiled new device-level age restrictions in the UK. After downloading a new update, users will now have to confirm that they are 18 or older to access unrestricted features. Users will be able to confirm their age with a credit card or by scanning an ID. For those underage or who have not confirmed their age, Apple will turn on Web Content Filter and Communication Safety, which will not only restrict access to certain apps or websites, but will also monitor messages, shared photo albums, AirDrop, and FaceTime calls for nudity. Apple didn’t specify exactly which services and features are banned for under-18 users, but it will likely be in compliance with UK legislation. Gizmodo reached out to the Cupertino giant for comment, and we’ll update this post when we receive a reply. The British government does not require Apple and other OS providers to institute device-level age checks, but it does restrict minor access to online pornography under the Online Safety Act, which passed in 2023. So far, that restriction has only been implemented at the website level, but UK officials have been worried about easy loopholes to evade the age restrictions, like VPNs. The broader tech industry has been campaigning for some time to use device-level age checks instead in response to the rising tide of under-16 social media and internet bans around the world. Last month, in a landmark social media trial in California, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg also supported this idea, saying that conducting age verification “at the level of the phone is just a lot clearer than having every single app out there have to do this separately.” Pornhub-operator Aylo had advocated for device-level restrictions in the UK as well, and even sent out letters to Apple, Google, and Microsoft in November asking for OS-level age verification. At the time, British authorities had responded to Aylo, saying that OS-level restrictions would have to be industry-led, as nothing was stopping these tech companies from implementing the method and showing evidence of its effectiveness. The most obvious question: Could this be brought stateside? Many states have already passed legislation restricting the activity of minors on the internet. Apple began working with Texas authorities late last year on the state’s new age restrictions that have since drawn legal backlash. Last month, the company announced that new users in Utah and Louisiana will have their age categories shared with the App Store starting this summer, to ensure compliance with the new age restriction laws in the states. The regulatory momentum is only growing in the United States, and states are increasingly seeking device-level restrictions. California passed its Digital Age Assurance Act last year, and the law would require users to enter their date of birth when setting up a new phone or computer to ensure OS-level restrictions when it goes into effect next year. Colorado is also seeking to follow in California’s footsteps. Earlier this year, state legislators introduced a device-level age restriction bill modeled after California’s.

#Apple Requires Device-Level #AgeVerification in the #UK Now. Could the #US Be Next?

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Inside the #Systemd #AgeVerification Debate: Developer Responds to Criticism

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Austria plans social media ban for under-14s The proposed under-14 ban follows similar steps in other European countries, including France and Spain.

#Austria becomes latest to propose #SocialMediaBan for children

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cwyv70de9exo

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Biometric Authentication & Identification Market Analysis: Key Drivers, Challenges, and Opportunities 2026 www.marketresearchfuture.com/reports/biom...
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Sponsor urges photo-ID requirement for marriage licenses to close identity gap Representatives Mike Odioso and Abrams told the Government Oversight and Reform Committee that House Bill 386 would require current, valid photo identification for marriage-license applicants to ensure identity verification, citing a 2018 Cincinnati identity-theft case and a probate judge's referral.

Ohio's House Bill 386 aims to revolutionize the marriage-license process by mandating valid photo IDs for applicants to combat fraud and protect vulnerable communities.

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#Apple begins age checks in the #UK with latest #iOS update

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Japan to require ID checks for data-only SIM cards amid fraudulent use This comes amid reports of the use of the SIM cards in fraud schemes. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

#Japan to require ID checks for data-only #SIM cards amid fraudulent use

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Bill would add photo‑ID at county recorder and increase penalties for forged deeds, sponsors say Senate Bill 14 79 would require photo identification for documents at county recorder offices, set notarization identifying measures for real‑property documents, and reclassify knowingly submitting a false deed or forgery from a misdemeanor to a class 5 felony; sponsors described bipartisan stakeholder work and urged support to deter deed and title fraud.

A new bipartisan bill in Arizona aims to combat deed and title fraud by introducing mandatory photo ID requirements and toughening penalties for forgery.

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Think you can use every feature without verification?
KYC, risk tiers, and limits decide what you can and can’t do.
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My aunt thought I was AI! 🤖 Proving I'm human is getting harder as deepfakes fool even family. The cost of eroding trust is staggering.

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Reddit is weighing identity verification methods to combat its bot problem Steve Huffman, Reddit's CEO, said that using biometrics is the "most lightweight way" to verify that it's a human.

#Reddit is weighing #IdentityVerification methods to combat its #bot problem

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伊利诺伊州提出《操作系统账户存续期限法案》 Illinois Introducing Operating System Account Age Bill (www.ilga.gov) 02:06  ↑ 100 HN Points

#HB5511: #AgeVerification for OS proposed in #Illinois state legislature

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Users hate it, but age-check tech is coming. Here’s how it works.

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There's Hope That At Least Colorado's Age Attestation Bill Could Exclude Open-Source Last week was a statement by System76 regarding recent age verification laws in California and Colorado among other US states that could have a profound impact on Linux distributions and other open-source software. The Colorado legislation is especially pressing to System76 considering that is where they are based. Fortunately, they aren't taking this lightly and there is some hope that at least in Colorado open-source software could be excluded...

There's Hope That At Least #Colorado's Age Attestation Bill Could Exclude #OpenSource

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Tax season also brings scam attempts, and customer support teams often catch them first.


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#AB1043’s Internet Age Gates Hurt Everyone

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Rep. Finke Was Right: Age-Gating Isn’t About Kids, It’s About Control What’s at stake is whether “protecting children” becomes a legal pretext for embedding government control over the internet to enforce specific moral and religious judgments—judgments that deny marginalized people access to speech, community, history, and truth—into law.

Rep. #Finke Was Right: Age-Gating Isn’t About Kids, It’s About Control

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What is the App Store Accountability Act? Age verification and privacy concerns explained | Proton The App Store Accountability Act would require app stores to verify users’ ages and obtain parental consent. Learn how the bill could affect privacy and security.

What is the App Store Accountability Act?

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Synthetic Identity Fraud Is Starting To Outpace Traditional KYC Systems

Generative AI can now create convincing fake IDs from scratch, exposing weaknesses in traditional KYC verification systems built to detect edited documents. #identityverification

Indonesia to ban social media for children under 16 Platforms include YouTube, TikTok and Instagram as communication minister says ‘our children face real threats’

#Indonesia to ban #SocialMedia for children under 16

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#India’s #Karnataka signals intent to ban #SocialMedia for under-16s

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Witnesses urge seller‑identity checks to block deed fraud; industry groups urge more study A broad set of witnesses—legal aid groups, credit unions and AARP—testified for LD 21 82 to require seller identity verification in certain real‑estate transactions to deter deed fraud targeting older Mainers. Title insurers and industry groups urged additional work, coordinated rulemaking and industry input.

Maine is taking a stand against deed fraud by considering a bill that requires seller identity verification, but industry leaders are calling for more caution and collaboration.

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#ME #FraudPrevention #CitizenPortal #MaineElders #IdentityVerification #RealEstateReform

System76 on Age Verification Laws Liberty has costs, but it's worth it.

#System76 on #AgeVerification Laws

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Why workforce identity is still a vulnerability, and what to do about it - Help Net Security Workforce identity assurance closes trust gaps across verification, provisioning, authentication, and recovery.

Why workforce identity is still a vulnerability, and what to do about it

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#cybersecurity #cybersecuritynews #identityverification #authentication

Apple's age verification tools have rolled out worldwide, but what exactly does that mean?

#Apple #AgeVerification #privacy #IdentityVerification #AgeGate #iPhone #iOS #Mac