EU study finds age assurance can protect rights and keep business costs modest
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An independent study commissioned by the European Commission assesses age assurance against fundamental rights such as privacy, non-discrimination and freedom of expression, and against business costs. It finds that a framework can be proportionate if it aligns with the GDPR, minimises user friction and offers accessible fallback routes. It also suggests the EU age verification blueprint could be one of the most affordable compliance options, and that SMEs are unlikely to face excessive costs.
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