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Ohio’s Social Media Parental Notification Act is officially back in play. On June 18, a federal appeals court ruled that Ohio may enforce its law requiring certain online platforms and services to obtain verifiable parental consent before allowing users under 16 to access covered social media features. While legal challenges continue, companies can no longer assume the law is on hold. If your platform allows users to create profiles, connect with others, share content, or interact socially online, now is the time to evaluate whether the Ohio law applies to your business and what compliance measures may be required. At PRIVO, we help organizations implement compliant age assurance and verifiable parental consent solutions through our plug-and-play APIs and proven consent management platform, making it easier to meet evolving regulatory requirements without disrupting the user experience. We’ve updated our Ohio compliance overview with the latest developments, key requirements, and who may be impacted. 👉 Read now: https://hubs.li/Q04mjXlS0 #Privacy #ChildrensPrivacy #AgeAssurance #AgeVerification #ParentalConsent #SocialMedia #Ohio #Compliance

Congratulations to Azerion on achieving PRIVO COPPA Safe Harbor Certification. As the regulatory landscape continues to evolve, organizations serving children and families need more than promises—they need independent validation that privacy, safety, and compliance are embedded into their operations. We’re honored to recognize Azerion’s commitment to responsible engagement and child-safe digital experiences. Together, we’re helping build a more trusted digital ecosystem for kids and families. #COPPA #KidsPrivacy #DigitalTrust #ChildSafety #PrivacyCompliance

🇬🇧 The UK government has announced plans to restrict social media access for under-16s and introduce additional protections around live streaming, stranger communication, gaming environments, and certain AI chatbot experiences. While details are still emerging, the direction is clear: age assurance and youth online safety requirements are becoming a foundational part of digital compliance. Implementation is expected beginning in Spring 2027, but preparation should start long before then. Organizations should be evaluating now: • Age assurance and age verification capabilities • Youth risk assessments • Safety-by-design measures • Parental consent and involvement requirements • AI and youth protection controls PRIVO is closely monitoring developments and helping organizations navigate the evolving global landscape for children’s privacy, age assurance, and online safety. Read the UK press release here: https://hubs.li/Q04ls0Lc0 #AgeAssurance #OnlineSafety #ChildrensPrivacy #AICompliance #PrivacyByDesign

🇬🇧 The UK government has announced plans to restrict social media access for under-16s and introduce additional protections around live streaming, stranger communication, gaming environments, and certain AI chatbot experiences. While details are still emerging, the direction is clear: age assurance and youth online safety requirements are becoming a foundational part of digital compliance. Implementation is expected beginning in Spring 2027, but preparation should start long before then. Organizations should be evaluating now: • Age assurance and age verification capabilities • Youth risk assessments • Safety-by-design measures • Parental consent and involvement requirements • AI and youth protection controls PRIVO is closely monitoring developments and helping organizations navigate the evolving global landscape for children’s privacy, age assurance, and online safety. Read the UK press release here: https://hubs.li/Q04ls0Lc0 #AgeAssurance #OnlineSafety #ChildrensPrivacy #AICompliance #PrivacyByDesign

The FTC has officially begun enforcing the TAKE IT DOWN Act — and platforms should be paying close attention. The law requires covered platforms to provide a clear process for victims to report nonconsensual intimate imagery, including AI-generated deepfakes, and remove the content (and known duplicates) within 48 hours of a valid request. This is more than a content moderation issue. It represents a major shift toward operational accountability for how platforms: • Detect and process harmful content reports • Verify and authenticate requests • Track takedown actions and duplicates • Maintain defensible audit trails • Protect children and vulnerable users from exploitation The FTC made clear that enforcement has begun — and companies that fail to comply may face FTC enforcement actions, including civil penalties of up to $53,088 per violation. Importantly, the law applies not only to authentic intimate imagery, but also to digitally altered or AI-generated content, reflecting the growing regulatory focus on synthetic media and deepfake abuse. For platforms, this underscores a broader reality: Trust & Safety can no longer operate as an isolated moderation function. It now requires scalable governance infrastructure, rapid response workflows, identity and consent verification, and demonstrable compliance processes. As regulators continue to focus on child safety, age assurance, AI-generated harms, and platform accountability, organizations should be evaluating whether their systems are truly prepared for this next era of enforcement. The FTC announcement is another signal that digital safety obligations are becoming operational, measurable, and enforceable. https://hubs.li/Q04h8KGX0 #TAKEITDOWNAct #FTC #ChildSafety #TrustAndSafety #Privacy #AI #Deepfakes #AgeAssurance #Compliance #OnlineSafety #DigitalIdentity

As governments worldwide grapple with online safety, privacy, fraud, and age assurance, Utah’s State-Endorsed Digital Identity (SEDI) initiative is introducing a bold new vision for trusted digital identity infrastructure. Rather than relying on invasive data collection or surveillance-based verification, SEDI explores how privacy-preserving digital identity could empower individuals, strengthen family controls, and help businesses meet growing regulatory expectations around child safety and trust online. PRIVO is excited to be part of this important conversation. Recently, PRIVO CEO Denise G. Tayloe participated in Utah’s SEDI Summit alongside policymakers, privacy leaders, and technology innovators discussing the future of child protection, digital trust, and age assurance. In our latest blog, we explore why companies across industries - from social media and gaming to healthcare, education, AI, and digital commerce - should be paying close attention. Read out blog here > https://hubs.li/Q04g_d_g0 #SEDI #ageassurance #digitalidentity

Reports indicate TikTok is nearing a proposed $400 million settlement tied to allegations of COPPA violations and unlawful collection of children’s data. And while some may look at TikTok and think: “$400M is nothing for a company that size…” That misses the bigger picture. This is not happening in isolation. It comes on top of years of lawsuits, investigations, regulatory scrutiny, operational changes, legal costs, and ongoing reputational damage. The true cost of failing to protect minors online is rarely just the fine itself. According to the DOJ’s complaint, TikTok allegedly: • Collected data from children under 13 without proper parental consent • Used deficient age screening methods • Failed to fully honor parental deletion requests • Continued collecting data from accounts identified as belonging to children • Relied on moderation processes that made meaningful enforcement nearly impossible at scale Whether or not the company agrees with the allegations, the message from regulators is becoming impossible to ignore: If children are on your platform, you are responsible for protecting them. Not just through Terms of Service. Not through self-attestation alone. Not through “users lied about their age.” Companies need defensible systems for: ✔ Age assurance ✔ Parental consent ✔ Data governance ✔ Child-appropriate experiences ✔ Auditability and accountability And importantly — this is no longer just a “kid-directed” issue. Today, regulators expect companies to address underage users even when minors were not intended to be the core audience. Children’s privacy compliance has fundamentally changed. The companies that act now will be in a far stronger position than those waiting for a regulator, lawsuit, or headline to force the issue. The companies that will struggle most in the years ahead are not necessarily the ones intentionally targeting children — but the ones that knew minors were likely on their platform and failed to build defensible systems around that reality. Read our blog about why turning a blind eye to minors on your platform is becoming an increasingly expensive strategy. 👉https://hubs.li/Q04gcVmm0 #COPPA #parentalconsent #childrensprivacy #ageverification #socialmedia #ageassurance

The updated COPPA Rule is now in effect. Many companies believe they are compliant, but critical compliance gaps remain. Our latest blog breaks down where regulators are looking first, what COPPA enforcement actually looks like and what to do next. 🔗 https://hubs.ly/Q04f2zL70 #COPPA #OnlineSafety #PrivacyCompliance #Regulation #SafeHarbor #ChildrensPrivacy #Parentalconsent #ageverification

UK Moves Closer to Social Media Restrictions for Under-16s. After a parliamentary stand-off, the government has now made a binding commitment to introduce restrictions on social media use for children under 16—targeting harmful, addictive features like algorithm-driven content and stranger interactions. While consultations are still ongoing, one message is clear: it’s no longer a question of if regulation will happen—but how. Why this matters for companies: This isn’t just a UK story—it’s part of a broader global trend. 👉 Age verification is becoming mandatory Governments are moving beyond guidance to enforceable requirements around age verification and age-appropriate experiences. 👉 Risk is expanding beyond content to product design Features like recommendation algorithms, engagement loops, and social connectivity are now under scrutiny—not just what users see, but how platforms are built. 👉 Under-16 protections are raising the bar Companies will need to differentiate between teens and adults—and design experiences accordingly. 👉 Accountability is increasing Regulators expect companies to demonstrate not just intent, but measurable safeguards. ⸻ At PRIVO, we’re seeing this shift accelerate globally—from the UK to the U.S., EU, and beyond. The takeaway: Companies that invest now in age verification, parental consent, and age-appropriate design will be far better positioned as these requirements take hold. ➡️ The future isn’t just about keeping kids out—it’s about creating safe, compliant experiences for those who should be allowed in. Read more > https://hubs.li/Q04dVB7r0 #AgeAssurance #OnlineSafety #ChildSafety #Privacy #DigitalRegulation #COPPA #TrustAndSafety #PRIVO

“Publishers aren’t really buying revenue. They’re buying peace of mind.” This is exactly right—and especially true when it comes to products and services used by children. We’re proud to work with partners like Kidoz who understand that earning trust takes time, rigor, and a deep commitment to doing things the right way. From opening up their systems for independent review to continuously strengthening their approach to privacy and compliance, they’ve demonstrated what it means to build responsibly in the kids’ ecosystem. This is what “going beyond compliance” looks like—and why it matters. 👏 Thank you for the thoughtful perspective and for your continued commitment to protecting young audiences.