Online Safety

Two teenagers using smartphones on a sofa, illustrating device-level age verification built into the operating system

Industry Analysis September 15, 2026

Three Months of Talks. Now Britain Is Putting Device-Level Age Verification Inside the Phone.

Britain will legislate for device-level age verification built into phones and tablets. What the statement actually says, and what it means for identity.

A phone showing a grid of apps, the point where Australia now requires app store age checks

Industry Analysis September 9, 2026

Australia’s App Store Age Checks Start Today. 3 Companies Already Moved.

From 9 September 2026 the age assurance requirements in Australia's App Distribution Services Code are enforceable. App stores must run appropriate age assurance before…

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Three Months of Talks. Now Britain Is Putting Device-Level Age Verification Inside the Phone.

Australia’s App Store Age Checks Start Today. 3 Companies Already Moved.

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Online Safety

Three Months of Talks. Now Britain Is Putting Device-Level Age Verification Inside the Phone.

Australia’s App Store Age Checks Start Today. 3 Companies Already Moved.

Simplifying IT for a complex world.

Platform partnerships

Services

Business Challenges

Digital Transformation

Security

Automation

Gaining Efficiency

Industry Focus

Simplifying IT
for a complex world.