Australia today becomes the first country in the world to introduce an outright ban on under-16s holding social media accounts, a move that has captured global attention. Governments from Europe to North America are already signalling that they are watching closely – not only to see whether the policy reduces online harms, but also to […]
Australia today becomes the first country in the world to introduce an outright ban on under-16s holding social media accounts, a move that has captured global attention. Governments from Europe to North America are already signalling that they are watching closely – not only to see whether the policy reduces online harms, but also to […]
On November 25th 2025, Ofcom published its new guidance on improving online safety for women and girls – marking a significant shift in how platforms are expected to design, govern and operate their services. While the Online Safety Act already holds platforms legally responsible for protecting UK users from illegal content and content that is […]
Brazil recently took a significant step toward protecting minors in digital spaces. On September 17, 2025, the country’s president signed Bill 2628/2022, known as the Digital ECA (Estatuto Digital da Criança e do Adolescente). The law will take effect on March 17, 2026, and will be enforced by the ANPD, Brazil’s data protection authority. The […]
As part of our ongoing collaboration with Internet Matters, we recently hosted a webinar focused on one of the most important recent developments in online safety: the rollout of age checks across online platforms. The background Under the UK’s Online Safety Act, sites and apps that host or publish pornography must implement highly effective age […]
On September 15th, New York’s Attorney General has released proposed rules for the SAFE for Kids Act, a landmark law requiring social media companies to protect under-18 users from algorithmically personalised (or “addictive”) feeds and late-night push notifications. While the law is driven by evidence that algorithmically-curated feeds fuel depression, anxiety and other harms, the […]
This week, the Australian eSafety Commissioner registered six new industry-drafted codes, adding to the three introduced earlier in the year. Together, these nine codes mark a significant expansion of online safety regulation in Australia, and an important shift in focus. Until now, industry codes and standards under the Online Safety Act have primarily dealt with […]
On Wednesday 27th August, the Canadian Digital Governance Standards Institute (DGSI) published CAN/DGSI 127:2025 – Age Assurance Technologies, Canada’s first national standard dedicated to the design and use of age assurance systems. This isn’t a new law mandating age checks – rather, it is a principles-based framework that sets out best practices for verifying users’ […]
New research from Ipsos – the global market research and public opinion polling firm – published this month, shows that seven in ten Britons (69%) support the introduction of age verification checks on platforms that may host harmful content such as pornography, eating disorder material, or content promoting self-harm or suicide. Support cuts across political […]
25th July 2025, a landmark moment for online safety in the UK. The UK’s Online Safety Act (OSA) is bringing in new rules designed to protect children from harmful content online, and that includes pornography. Starting on 25th July 2025 – also known as Age Verification Day in the UK – any service that publishes […]
On 14 July 2025, the European Commission published its final guidelines on the protection of minors under the Digital Services Act (DSA). This marks a key milestone in the EU’s efforts to ensure a safer digital space for children and young people. The new guidelines offer clarity for online platforms, particularly Very Large Online Platforms […]
At Verifymy, we care deeply about making the internet a safer place – especially for those who are most at risk. We work every day to help platforms build trust, protect their communities, and reduce the real-world impact of harmful content, particularly the kind that targets women and girls. That’s why we welcomed the opportunity […]
On 13th May 2025, the European Commission (EC) published its long-awaited draft guidelines on the protection of minors online under Article 28 of the Digital Services Act (DSA). This marks a pivotal moment for the evolving field of age assurance, setting expectations for how online platforms should assess and manage risks to minors. The guidelines […]
Australia today becomes the first country in the world to introduce an outright ban on under-16s holding social media accounts, a move that has captured global attention. Governments from Europe to North America are already signalling that they are watching closely – not only to see whether the policy reduces online harms, but also to […]
On November 25th 2025, Ofcom published its new guidance on improving online safety for women and girls – marking a significant shift in how platforms are expected to design, govern and operate their services. While the Online Safety Act already holds platforms legally responsible for protecting UK users from illegal content and content that is […]
Brazil recently took a significant step toward protecting minors in digital spaces. On September 17, 2025, the country’s president signed Bill 2628/2022, known as the Digital ECA (Estatuto Digital da Criança e do Adolescente). The law will take effect on March 17, 2026, and will be enforced by the ANPD, Brazil’s data protection authority. The […]
As part of our ongoing collaboration with Internet Matters, we recently hosted a webinar focused on one of the most important recent developments in online safety: the rollout of age checks across online platforms. The background Under the UK’s Online Safety Act, sites and apps that host or publish pornography must implement highly effective age […]
On September 15th, New York’s Attorney General has released proposed rules for the SAFE for Kids Act, a landmark law requiring social media companies to protect under-18 users from algorithmically personalised (or “addictive”) feeds and late-night push notifications. While the law is driven by evidence that algorithmically-curated feeds fuel depression, anxiety and other harms, the […]
This week, the Australian eSafety Commissioner registered six new industry-drafted codes, adding to the three introduced earlier in the year. Together, these nine codes mark a significant expansion of online safety regulation in Australia, and an important shift in focus. Until now, industry codes and standards under the Online Safety Act have primarily dealt with […]
On Wednesday 27th August, the Canadian Digital Governance Standards Institute (DGSI) published CAN/DGSI 127:2025 – Age Assurance Technologies, Canada’s first national standard dedicated to the design and use of age assurance systems. This isn’t a new law mandating age checks – rather, it is a principles-based framework that sets out best practices for verifying users’ […]
New research from Ipsos – the global market research and public opinion polling firm – published this month, shows that seven in ten Britons (69%) support the introduction of age verification checks on platforms that may host harmful content such as pornography, eating disorder material, or content promoting self-harm or suicide. Support cuts across political […]
25th July 2025, a landmark moment for online safety in the UK. The UK’s Online Safety Act (OSA) is bringing in new rules designed to protect children from harmful content online, and that includes pornography. Starting on 25th July 2025 – also known as Age Verification Day in the UK – any service that publishes […]
On 14 July 2025, the European Commission published its final guidelines on the protection of minors under the Digital Services Act (DSA). This marks a key milestone in the EU’s efforts to ensure a safer digital space for children and young people. The new guidelines offer clarity for online platforms, particularly Very Large Online Platforms […]
At Verifymy, we care deeply about making the internet a safer place – especially for those who are most at risk. We work every day to help platforms build trust, protect their communities, and reduce the real-world impact of harmful content, particularly the kind that targets women and girls. That’s why we welcomed the opportunity […]
On 13th May 2025, the European Commission (EC) published its long-awaited draft guidelines on the protection of minors online under Article 28 of the Digital Services Act (DSA). This marks a pivotal moment for the evolving field of age assurance, setting expectations for how online platforms should assess and manage risks to minors. The guidelines […]
Today marks a coming-of-age moment for the internet. With the release of Ofcom’s finalised Protection of Children Codes, thousands of online platforms – whether large, small, search-based, or social- now face a legal and moral responsibility to better protect the youngest and most vulnerable members of society. These codes, shaped by extensive consultation with over […]
