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Assistive TechnologyOnline Privacy

Co-op Implements Privacy-Focused Age Verification Technology in Channel Islands Pilot

The Channel Island Co-op has launched a new age verification system that uses facial estimation technology to streamline purchases of restricted products. According to company executives, the system permanently deletes all customer images immediately after age assessment. The pilot program represents the first British implementation of technology already used in over 600 European stores.

New Age Verification Technology Prioritizes Customer Privacy

The Channel Island Co-op has implemented new age estimation technology in 10 Jersey stores that reportedly avoids storing customer data, according to recent reports. Chief executive Mark Cox has reassured shoppers that the system permanently destroys all photographic data immediately after processing age assessments.

by Tyler Brooks P.E
PolicySocialmedia

Instagram Implements PG-13 Content Standards for Teen Accounts in Major Safety Update

Instagram is transforming teen accounts with PG-13 content standards that restrict exposure to adult material, profanity, and risky content. The platform is implementing comprehensive safeguards including blocking inappropriate accounts and expanding parental control options across multiple countries.

In a significant move to enhance youth safety, Instagram is implementing PG-13 content standards for all teen accounts across its platform. This major update represents Meta’s most comprehensive effort to date in creating age-appropriate digital environments for younger users, drawing direct parallels to the established Motion Picture Association film rating system that parents have trusted for decades.

Understanding Instagram’s PG-13 Content Framework

by Tyler Brooks P.E