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Google Play to launch global age verification API for developers

By Meridian48 News Desk · Summarised from Engadget ·

Google is expanding its Age Signals API to all developers globally by year-end, enabling apps to request age confirmation from users. The tool aims to help developers comply with age-related regulations like COPPA and GDPR-K. It will be available through Google Play's existing parental consent system.

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This is a practical step for regulatory compliance, but its effectiveness hinges on how reliably users provide accurate age data.
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