Tag: age_verification
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New Zealand Urged to Prioritize Privacy in Digital Age Verification
New Zealand's new regulations present an opportunity for digital age verification to prioritize privacy through selective disclosure. Proving age should not require oversharing personal data, a principle crucial for public trust and efficient, safer digital identity systems.
Science & TechnologyBusinessPolitics and GovernmentComputers and InternetLegalEconomySocial IssuesState Governments Digital credentialsAge verificationPrivacySelective disclosureAotearoaAML/CFTData minimisationTechnology
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NZ Social Media Age Restriction Bill Faces Hurdles
A New Zealand bill aiming to ban social media use for those under 16 faces hurdles. Analysis suggests the bill needs clearer verification measures, oversight, and a broader digital safety strategy.
Politics and GovernmentLawSocial IssuesComputers and InternetAustralasiaEducation Social MediaAge VerificationOnline SafetyCatherine WeddDigital Safety CommissionerPrivacy Impact Assessment