Protecting children online has become a central requirement for digital platforms worldwide. The IEEE Online Age Verification Certification Program is helping organizations create safer digital experiences for children while meeting…
Children make up 1/3 of internet users, yet most platforms treat them like small adults. Why age verification isn’t just about blocking content – it’s about building digital experiences that…
Discover the six indicators of confidence in IEEE 2089.1 for online age verification systems: accuracy, frequency of assurance, counter-fraud measures, authenticity, frequency of authenticity, and birth date validation.
On December 10, 2025, Australia became the first country to enforce a minimum age requirement preventing children under 16 from creating or holding accounts on designated social media platforms.
Explore the key trends shaping online age verification in 2026, including biometric age estimation, privacy-preserving technologies, and standards-based approaches.
Each year in February, Safer Internet Day brings together governments, educators, civil society groups, and technology organizations around a shared goal: creating a safer and more responsible online environment for…
