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Texas App Store Age Verification Law Blocked by Federal Judge

https://www.macrumors.com/2025/12/23/texas-app-store-law-blocked/

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MacRumors

Texas App Store Age Verification Law Blocked by Federal Judge

A Texas federal judge today blocked an App Store age verification law that was set to go into effect on January 1, 2026, which means Apple may not have to support the changes after all. The Texas App Store Accountability Act (SB2420) requires Apple and other app marketplaces to confirm user age when a person creates an Apple Account. Apple Accounts for users under 18 would need to join a Family Sharing group, with new controls available for parents and restrictions for minors.

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News Beep

@newsbeep@newsbeep.org · 3 weeks ago

Dance teacher locked out from Meta business accounts in under-16s social media ban

A 30-year-old mother of three has been blocked from using her social media accounts in the wake of…
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https://www.newsbeep.com/304642/

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knoppix

@knoppix95@mastodon.social · 3 weeks ago

EFF launches a hub on rising age-verification laws, noting risks of surveillance and reduced access for youth and adults. 🔍

These mandates often rely on intrusive ID or biometric checks that expose sensitive data. 🔒
Experts will discuss impacts in upcoming AMA and livestream. 🎙️

@eff

🔗 https://www.eff.org/issues/age-verification

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