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App stores’ role in age checks to be analyzed by EU study

( July 11, 2025, 13:10 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: The role of app stores in verifying the age of a user will be analyzed in an upcoming EU survey, the European Commission said today. The new consultation seeks input from industry and civil society on topics including age verification, parental controls and age ratings. The Google Play Store and Apple App Store — which are both designated Very Large Online Platforms under the Digital Services Act — are described as “key actors” due to their scale and influence. The study aims to analyze their age-assurance technologies, assess their effectiveness, and evaluate what role app stores should play in protecting minors online.Statement follows. ...

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