Just a few months after Australia introduced a social media ban on under 16s, a number of other countries are planning on following suit.So how do platforms actually verify age and at what cost?We caught up with Tony Allen, Executive Director of the Age Check Certification Scheme and an IEC/ ISO expert, to explore how age verification works and the risks involved. 👉 Read more https://lnkd.in/eSQ_t-7DAge checks can protect children but also raise privacy concerns and create lasting digital footp ...

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What are standards and why are they important?Standards are agreed ways of doing things consistently and reliably. They:🔸 Make sure products and technologies are safe and work properly, protecting consumers🔸 Help technologies work together seamlessly, and open doors to trade🔸 Enable technologies and innovation to grow faster, creating impact across the world And standards are everywhere around you! #DYK? in 2025 alone, we published 622 new standards to tackle today’s challenges, from supporti ...

Iec (International Electrotechnical Commission)

Did you know retailers are among the biggest users of certification and testing services for electronic products - even when products already come with certificates?As global markets evolve, conformity assessment and mutual recognition are key to faster, more efficient market access.In a recent webinar organized by the IEC Academy, discover how international frameworks like the IECEE are helping reduce barriers, build trust and streamline global trade.🎥 Watch now: https://lnkd.in/easmpXKZLearn ...

Iec (International Electrotechnical Commission)