Brazil urges caution on biometric tools under minors’ online safety law
By Henrique Santiago ( March 20, 2026, 21:16 GMT | Insight) -- Brazil's data protection agency called on tech companies to avoid age-verification mechanisms that collect excessive data from children and adolescents, and urged caution on the use of biometric tools.Initial guidelines announced by Brazil’s data protection agency advise tech companies to exercise caution with age‑verification mechanisms that use facial biometric solutions for minors under 18....
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