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Child privacy laws 'inevitable,' but not without hurdles, industry says

By Choltanutkun Tun-atiruj and Jet Damazo-Santos ( July 10, 2025, 07:35 GMT | Insight) -- Efforts to regulate children’s online privacy are accelerating worldwide, and industry players say it’s no longer a matter of if but when. As pressure mounts to protect minors in digital spaces — especially through age-assurance technologies — companies are rethinking compliance strategies to prepare for a new era of regulation. But with countries taking vastly different approaches, global compliance is a complex and shifting target. Efforts to regulate children's privacy online are accelerating globally, and industry players say it’s no longer a question of whether such laws will be implemented — but when. As pressure mounts to better protect children in digital spaces, particularly through age-assurance technologies, companies are bracing for impact and rethinking compliance strategies....

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