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Australian privacy regulator warns on privacy risks of age-check technologies

( March 17, 2026, 05:19 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Businesses need to consider the goals of performing an age check and whether it is necessary before doing so, the Australian privacy regulator has warned. In a statement announcing the release of guidance on the use of age-assurance technologies, the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner said that, following the Social Media Minimum Age restrictions taking effect three months ago, it has observed significant growth in age checks in Australia to enable access to online services. The regulator also cautioned businesses to ensure clear consent requests are used when collecting sensitive information such as biometric templates.Statement follows. Guidance is attached....

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