The Race To Age Verification: Protecting Young Americans Online

The Race To Age Verification: Protecting Young Americans Online

Concerns for Young Americans Online For years, widely-used apps such as Instagram and TikTok have stirred concern among parents, advocacy groups, and regulators. These platforms are accused of delivering harmful content to teenagers, promoting issues like bullying, drug use, eating disorders, self-harm, and suicide. Emma Lembke, a youth activist who is now a college sophomore,…

Recent Illinois Lawsuit Highlights Ongoing Identity Verification and Biometric Privacy Concerns

Recent Illinois Lawsuit Highlights Ongoing Identity Verification and Biometric Privacy Concerns

In the ever-evolving landscape of data privacy, the importance of protecting individuals’ personal information, especially biometric data, has gained significant attention. Recently, a lawsuit in the state of Illinois has once again brought biometric privacy concerns to the forefront. This legal battle involves ID scanning provider TokenWorks and a well-known Illinois dispensary, PharmaCann, accused of…