Archive - Technical Assistance

Age Verification for What?

Surface-level similarities between age verification laws can conceal deeper differences.

Sep 10 •

May 2025

Fact Check: Age Verification for App Stores and Privacy

Would the App Store Accountability Act make you share more personal data with Apple and Google? The answer is yes, despite claims to the contrary.

May 8 •

March 2025

Holding the Innocent Accountable

"Hold Big Tech accountable" is a slogan about punishing the guilty. It does not excuse punishing the innocent.

Mar 4 •

February 2025

The Social Dilemma Over Parental Consent

Should we ban kids from social media, or let them join with parental consent?

Feb 14 •

A Defining Battle for KOSMA

The definition of social media will be a key battleground for legal fights over KOSMA.

Feb 11 •

January 2025

The App Store Accountability Act: A Cybersecurity Disaster

Forcing app stores to share age data with apps is a very bad idea.

Jan 23 •

October 2024

Define Social Media, Part II: Definitions

Age verification laws for social media have gone 0-5 in legal challenges. What needs to change so that these laws survive legal challenges?

Oct 25, 2024 •

September 2024

Define Social Media, Part I: Findings

Age verification laws for social media have gone 0-5 in legal challenges. What needs to change so that these laws survive legal challenges?

Sep 17, 2024 •

April 2024

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