What began as an effort to bolster kids’ safety online has morphed in recent months into a broader debate over privacy and anonymity on the internet. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited ...

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Ohio has joined the list of states to age-gate some forms of content in the name of children's online safety. Starting from Tuesday, September 30, Ohio citizens are required to prove they are over 18 ...

Most states across the US are considering or introducing age verification laws. The result right now is a mishmash of rules. Katie is a UK-based news reporter and features writer. Officially, she is ...

Available for free to any company that wants to use it, the “completely anonymous” app puts the pressure on porn sites and social media platforms to start blocking access by minors.

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued an enforcement policy statement last week which will create a safe harbor under the Children’s Online Privacy Protection ...