Understanding mandatory age verification in Asia is like navigating a complex regulatory landscape. Many Asian countries are drafting mandatory age verification laws to protect children from accessing age-inappropriate content and services. Kids are exposed to a great variety of content and services, some of which have proven harmful to them. The need for robust mandatory age verification mechanisms has become critical to safeguarding children. These measures apply to e-commerce products such as alcohol and tobacco, pharmaceuticals, and services like gaming, streaming, dating, adult entertainment, and social media content. China, Japan, and South Korea lead with stringent regulations and advanced technological implementations. India’s legal landscape is evolving and more varied, while Singapore tries to find a balance between data and privacy protection and the protection of minors.
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