Consumer
New Zealand Requires Social Media Platforms to Verify Child Ages With Facial Tech
New Zealand's bill mandates social media platforms take reasonable steps to verify user ages, including facial technology and digital identity documents, per ET Tech. Indian consumer platforms should expect similar regulation; builders should start auditing KYC/age verification flows and consider partnerships with identity providers to avoid service disruptions.
Source: ET Tech ↗
🎧 This story is in the 25 August 2026 episode — Arjun & Meera